Description

Decahydro-2-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is a saturated bicyclic organic compound featuring a carboxylic acid functional group, serving as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its rigid, fused ring structure and defined stereochemistry make it a valuable scaffold for constructing complex molecules with specific three-dimensional orientations. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural complexity can contribute to biological activity.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Serves as a backbone for creating novel chiral catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high-purity, stereochemically defined intermediates.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including new cyclization and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decahydro-2-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	79799-18-1
Molecular Formula	C10H17NO2
Molecular Weight	183.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Perhydro-2-quinolinecarboxylic Acid; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-Decahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid, Decahydro-; cis/trans-Decahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic Acid; (2S,4aR,8aS)-Decahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic Acid (stereoisomer); (2R,4aR,8aS)-Decahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic Acid (stereoisomer); 2-Carboxydecahydroquinoline
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Quality Control

Our Decahydro-2-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in regulated applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 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%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (or as specified)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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