Description

4-Cyano-2-Hydroxyquinoline is a versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both cyano and hydroxyl functional groups, enables precise chemical modifications for creating complex molecules. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photostable compounds.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable building block for synthetic organic chemistry research in university and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-2-Hydroxyquinoline
CAS No.	63158-99-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆N₂O
Molecular Weight	170.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-4-cyanoquinoline; 4-Cyano-2-quinolinol; 2-Quinolinol, 4-cyano-; 4-CN-2-OH-Quinoline; Quinoline-2-ol, 4-cyano-; 4-Cyanoquinolin-2-ol; 2-Hydroxy-4-quinolinecarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 4-Cyano-2-Hydroxyquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and cGMP-grade production environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.