Description

2-Amino-3-Methyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-F]Quinoline is a heterocyclic aromatic amine of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical building block and reference standard in the synthesis of complex molecules and the study of mutagenic compounds. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in developing novel therapeutic agents and analytical methods.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and model compound in studies of heterocyclic amine mutagenicity and metabolism.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and validation in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile building block for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks and functionalized imidazoquinoline derivatives.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in environmental and food safety research to understand the formation and effects of cooked food mutagens.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for the development of organic electronic materials and fluorescent probes due to its conjugated structure.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Amino-3-Methyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-F]Quinoline
CAS No.	76180-96-6
Molecular Formula	C11H10N4
Molecular Weight	198.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-3-methylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline; 3-Methyl-2-amino-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline; IQ (common abbreviation for Imidazoquinoline type); 2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline; Cooked food mutagen IQ; AIQ; CAS 76180-96-6; 2-Amino-3-methylimidazoquinoline
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Amino-3-Methyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-F]Quinoline adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting research reproducibility and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.