Description

4-Methoxy-6-Chloroquinoline is a high-purity, versatile quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique halogenated and methoxylated structure, which provides distinct reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for antimalarial, anticancer, and antiviral research programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the quinoline core's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the creation of organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, facilitating structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Useful in the preparation of nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-6-Chloroquinoline
CAS No.	676262-10-5
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	193.63 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-4-methoxyquinoline; 4-Methoxy-6-chloroquinoline; 6-Chloro-4-quinolinol methyl ether; Quinoline, 6-chloro-4-methoxy-; 4-Methoxy-6-chloro-quinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxy-6-Chloroquinoline is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR). We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.