Description

8-Ethyl-2-(2-Methylphenyl)Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized quinoline derivative that serves as a high-value chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it a critical building block for the development of novel compounds with targeted properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors seeking to create new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for applications requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides where the quinoline core imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components in light-emitting materials.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate for creating specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for chemical libraries and exploratory synthesis in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	8-Ethyl-2-(2-Methylphenyl)Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	725687-86-5
Molecular Formula	C19H17NO2
Molecular Weight	291.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methylphenyl)-8-ethylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 8-Ethyl-2-(o-tolyl)quinoline-4-carboxylic acid; Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid, 8-ethyl-2-(2-methylphenyl)-; 725687-86-5; 8-Ethyl-2-(2-methylphenyl)-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 8-Ethyl-2-(2-Methylphenyl)Quinoline-4-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent internal 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 identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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