Description

4-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Quinoline is a specialized fluorinated quinoline derivative, a high-value building block prized for its unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl group. This compound is critical for applications demanding precise molecular tuning, such as in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and organic electronics industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a core structure for developing new generation pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as an electron-transport material or a host molecule in the fabrication of OLED devices due to its favorable electron affinity and thermal stability.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Employed in the design of sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling challenging cross-coupling and asymmetric synthesis reactions.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating sensitive fluorescent dyes and probes used in biochemical sensing and bioimaging.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploratory synthetic chemistry and material science research in university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Quinoline
CAS No.	76068-41-2
Molecular Formula	C11H8F3N
Molecular Weight	211.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-methylquinoline; 4-Methyl-2-trifluoromethylquinoline; Quinoline, 4-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Trifluoromethyl-4-methylquinoline; 4-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)quinoline; 4-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)chinolin; 4-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)quinoleine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Quinoline is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and high purity for research and production use. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.