Description

4-Hydroxy-Quinoline-3,7-Dicarboxylic Acid is a versatile and high-purity quinoline derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical multifunctional building block, enabling the development of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced crop protection agents, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive quinoline core.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials owing to its conjugated structure and functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of high-performance, complex dyes and pigments for technical applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-Quinoline-3,7-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	63463-25-2
Molecular Formula	C11H7NO5
Molecular Weight	233.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-; 4-Hydroxy-3,7-quinolinedicarboxylic acid; 4-Hydroxyquinoline-3,7-dicarboxylic acid; 4-Hydroxy-3,7-pyridinedicarboxylic acid; 4-Hydroxy-3,7-dicarboxyquinoline; Quinoline-3,7-dicarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-; 4-Hydroxy-1-azanaphthalene-3,7-dicarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-Quinoline-3,7-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is compatible with strong acid/organic solvent environments but should be kept away from incompatible materials. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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