Description

3-Butyrylisoquinoline is a versatile organic compound belonging to the isoquinoline class, characterized by a butyryl side chain. This structural motif makes it a valuable key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity, specialized heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and potential drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including novel ring-forming reactions and functionalization techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butyrylisoquinoline
CAS No.	7661-41-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₃NO
Molecular Weight	199.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Isoquinolin-3-yl)butan-1-one; 3-Butanoylisquinoline; 3-n-Butyrylisoquinoline; Butyrylisoquinoline; 3-Isoquinolinebutyrophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Butyrylisoquinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial use.

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). 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.