Description

7-Hydroxyquinolinone is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a crucial building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique quinolinone structure, featuring both hydroxy and ketone functional groups, makes it a valuable precursor for developing complex molecules with specific electronic and binding properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications ranging from drug discovery to material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Chelating Agent: Acts as a ligand for metal ions, useful in catalysis and the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other optoelectronic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Research & Development: Essential compound in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	7-Hydroxyquinolinone
CAS No.	70500-72-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Hydroxy-1H-quinolin-2-one; 7-Hydroxy-2(1H)-quinolinone; 7-Hydroxycarbostyril; 1H-Quinolin-2-one, 7-hydroxy-; 7-Hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-one; 7-Hydroxy-2-quinolone; 7-Hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Hydroxyquinolinone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.