Description

8-Methyl-Quinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials, where its specific substitution pattern enables precise molecular design. Industrial and research chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors need this material for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with quinoline-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry programs and the exploration of new chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Methyl-Quinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	71082-55-8
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO2
Molecular Weight	187.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 8-methyl-; 8-Methyl-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 8-Methylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 8-Methyl-3-carboxyquinoline; 71082-55-8; Quinoline-3-carboxylic acid, 8-methyl-; 8-Methyl-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 8-Methyl-Quinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, including cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical development.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
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.