Description

6,8-Dichloroquinoline CAS NO 703-66-2 is a versatile halogenated quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual chlorine substitution pattern, which provides distinct reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides where the quinoline scaffold imparts biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized to create specialized nitrogen-containing ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing complex heterocyclic dyes and colorants.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in medicinal chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry research for novel compound library development.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,8-Dichloroquinoline
CAS No.	703-66-2
Molecular Formula	C9H5Cl2N
Molecular Weight	198.05 g/mol
Synonyms	6,8-Dichloroquinoline; Quinoline, 6,8-dichloro-; 6,8-Dichloro-quinoline; 2,4-Dichloroquinoline (incorrect but common misnomer); NSC 403119; 703-66-2; 6,8-Dichlorochinolin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,8-Dichloroquinoline is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, to meet exacting customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, and we support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks for our customers' target markets.

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 strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.