Description

3-Bromo-7-Methylquinoline is a halogenated quinoline derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized quinoline scaffold, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and material science research. This compound is primarily needed 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: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to develop novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides by modifying the quinoline core structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), dyes, and photoactive polymers due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-7-Methylquinoline
CAS No.	66438-79-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈BrN
Molecular Weight	222.08 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methyl-3-bromoquinoline; 3-Bromo-7-methylquinoline; Quinoline, 3-bromo-7-methyl-; 3-Bromo-7-methyl-quinoline; 66438-79-7 (CAS); 3-Br-7-Me-Quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-7-Methylquinoline is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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