Description

6-Amino-2-Methylquinoline is a versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and a methyl substituent, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with quinoline-based structures for therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a foundational component for creating complex organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a chelating agent or precursor for ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Amino-2-Methylquinoline
CAS No.	65079-19-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-6-aminoquinoline; 6-Amino-2-methylquinoline; 2-Methylquinolin-6-amine; 6-Amino-2-methyl-quinoline; 2-Methyl-6-quinolinamine; Quinoline, 6-amino-2-methyl-; 6-Amino-2-methyl-chinolin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Amino-2-Methylquinoline is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

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

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