Description

7-Fluoroquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value fluorinated quinoline derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines a carboxylic acid moiety with a fluorine atom on the quinoline scaffold, enabling precise modifications for developing novel compounds. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel fluoroquinolone-based antibiotics and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the fluorinated quinoline structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic materials, such as ligands for catalysts or components in organic electronics.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the 7-fluoroquinoline motif into more complex molecular architectures in medicinal chemistry.
• Academic & R&D: Valuable compound for university and corporate research laboratories exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) and new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Fluoroquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	734524-15-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆FNO₂
Molecular Weight	191.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 7-fluoro-; 7-Fluoro-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 7-Fluoroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 7-Fluoro-3-carboxyquinoline; 734524-15-3; 7-Fluoroquinoline-3-carboxylate; 7-Fluoro-3-quinolinecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 7-Fluoroquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical R&D and scale-up processes.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.