Description

5-Bromo-8-Methyl-Quinoline is a versatile brominated quinoline derivative that serves as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key intermediate for the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the creation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), functional materials, and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or anti-infective pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysts, or fluorescent dyes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard reagent or starting material for method development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for constructing complex chelating agents used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-8-Methyl-Quinoline
CAS No.	74316-55-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈BrN
Molecular Weight	222.08 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methyl-5-bromoquinoline; Quinoline, 5-bromo-8-methyl-; 5-Bromo-8-methylquinoline; 5-Brom-8-methylchinolin (German); 5-ブロモ-8-メチルキノリン (Japanese); 5-Bromo-8-methyl-chinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-8-Methyl-Quinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

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. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.