Description

4,6-Dichlorocinnoline is a versatile halogenated cinnoline derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique heterocyclic structure, which provides a reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and development programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized organic ligands and functionalized polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental reagent in heterocyclic chemistry research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to the cinnoline structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dichlorocinnoline
CAS No.	68211-13-2
Molecular Formula	C8H4Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	199.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dichlorocinnoline; Cinnoline, 4,6-dichloro-; 4,6-Dichloro-1,2-diazanaphthalene; 4,6-Dichlorobenzodiazine; 68211-13-2
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Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dichlorocinnoline 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 purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers' regulatory requirements in pharmaceutical development.

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 the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.