Description

Isoquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a key precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Academic and R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	7159-36-6
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO2
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Isoquinolinecarboxylic Acid; 4-Carboxyisoquinoline; Isoquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 1-Isoquinolinecarboxylic Acid; 4-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid (ambiguous); 7159-36-6; Isoquinoline-4-CA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Isoquinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.