Description

4-Chloroquinoline-6-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value organic building block characterized by its reactive aldehyde and chloro-substituted quinoline structure. This compound matters for its critical role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material industries for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimalarial, anticancer, and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts due to its nitrogen-containing heterocycle and formyl group.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for the contract manufacturing of complex, bespoke organic molecules for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloroquinoline-6-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	676256-25-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClNO
Molecular Weight	191.61 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Formyl-4-chloroquinoline; 4-Chloro-6-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Chloroquinoline-6-carboxaldehyde; Quinoline, 4-chloro-6-formyl-; 4-Chloro-6-quinolinecarbaldehyde; 4-Chloro-6-quinaldinecarboxaldehyde (incorrect but common); 4-Cl-6-CHO-Quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloroquinoline-6-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize oxidation risk.

Specification

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