Description

6-Methoxy-5-Nitroisoquinoline is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceutical agents and functional materials, offering a versatile nitro-substituted isoquinoline scaffold. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its bioactive nitroisoquinoline core.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysts, and specialty dyes.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methoxy-5-Nitroisoquinoline
CAS No.	72677-92-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	204.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-6-methoxyisoquinoline; 6-Methoxy-5-nitro-isoquinoline; Isoquinoline, 6-methoxy-5-nitro-; 72677-92-0; 5-Nitro-6-methoxy-isoquinoline; 6-Methoxy-5-nitro isoquinoline; 6-Methoxy-5-nitro-1-isoquinoline; 5-Nitro-6-methoxy-1-isoquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methoxy-5-Nitroisoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.