Description

5-Chloroquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Its unique halogenated quinoline structure makes it a valuable precursor for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise molecular architecture for active ingredient development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated heterocyclic core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating novel organic ligands, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis research for constructing complex heterocyclic systems.
• Coordination Chemistry: Useful for synthesizing chelating agents and complexing ligands due to the carboxylic acid and nitrogen donor sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloroquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	70585-49-8
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	207.61 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 5-chloro-; 5-Chloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 5-Chloroquinoline-8-carboxylic acid; 5-Chloro-8-quinoline carboxylic acid; 5-Chloro-8-carboxyquinoline; 70585-49-8; 5-Chloro-8-quinolincarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-Chloroquinoline-8-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

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