Description

2-Methyl-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-Isoquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile and synthetically valuable heterocyclic building block. This compound is crucial for researchers and manufacturers developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for its role as a key intermediate in organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its tetrahydroisoquinoline scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of specialty chemicals and advanced organic compounds.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-Isoquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	79368-41-5
Molecular Formula	C12H15NO2
Molecular Weight	205.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylate; 2-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 3-Carbomethoxy-2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline; 2-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2-methyl-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-Isoquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.