Description

6-Bromoquinoline-2-carboxylic acid is a high-purity brominated quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which enables the construction of complex heterocyclic frameworks essential in pharmaceutical and materials research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a molecular probe or tag in biochemical research due to its derivatizable carboxylic acid and bromine functional groups.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and novel synthetic route exploration in academic and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromoquinoline-2-carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	65148-10-9
Molecular Formula	C10H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	252.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-bromo-; 6-Bromo-2-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 6-Bromoquinaldinic acid; 6-Bromoquinoline-2-carboxylate; 6-Br-quinoline-2-COOH; 65148-10-9; 6-Bromoquinoline-2-carboxylic acid (principal name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromoquinoline-2-carboxylic acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide full traceability and a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.