Description

2-Amino-3,4-Dimethyl-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 synthetic intermediate and reference standard for the study of mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical research laboratories, analytical testing facilities, and academic institutions engaged in toxicology, metabolism studies, and the development of analytical methods.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Used in the synthesis and study of complex heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery programs.
• Toxicological Reference Standard: Serves as a critical analytical standard in studies investigating the mutagenicity and metabolism of heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs).
• Food Safety and Environmental Analysis: Employed as a calibration standard in advanced analytical techniques (e.g., LC-MS/MS) to detect and quantify similar amine contaminants.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies exploring DNA adduct formation and the mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis.
• Academic and Institutional Research: A key reagent for universities and government labs conducting fundamental research in organic chemistry and toxicology.
• Method Development and Validation: Essential for developing, optimizing, and validating sensitive chromatographic and spectroscopic analytical methods.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Amino-3,4-Dimethyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-F]Quinoline
CAS No.	77094-11-2
Molecular Formula	C12H12N4
Molecular Weight	212.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline; 3,4-DiMeIQ; 3,4-Dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinolin-2-amine; IQx-type HAA; 2-Amino-3,4-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline; Heterocyclic Aromatic Amine; HAA Reference Standard
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Amino-3,4-Dimethyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-F]Quinoline is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high-purity material suitable for research and analytical applications, with comprehensive testing including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting compliance with our stringent internal specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.