Description

8-Methoxy-3-Quinolinecarbonitrile is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial interest. Its unique quinoline core functionalized with methoxy and nitrile groups makes it a versatile synthon for constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry and advanced material science. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a core structure for designing fluorescent tags and molecular probes for biological imaging and diagnostics.
• Academic & R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Methoxy-3-Quinolinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	71083-53-9
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O
Molecular Weight	184.20 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methoxyquinoline-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-8-methoxyquinoline; 8-Methoxy-3-cyanoquinoline; Quinoline, 8-methoxy-3-cyano-; 8-Methoxy-quinoline-3-carbonitrile; 71083-53-9 (CAS); 8-Methoxy-3-quinolinecarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 8-Methoxy-3-Quinolinecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.