Description

8-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique quinoline core structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific biological and chemical activities. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for creating quinoline-based polymers and small molecules used in OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be employed as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Investigated for use in formulating corrosion inhibitors for metals in industrial applications.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of certain quinoline-derived dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	86-59-9
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO2
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoline-8-carboxylic Acid; 8-Carboxyquinoline; 8-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid; Quinoline-8-carboxylic acid; 8-Quinolincarboxylic Acid; NSC 403697; 8-Quinolinic Acid (ambiguous, use with caution); 8-Quinoline Monoacid
EINECS	201-682-4

Quality Control

Our 8-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with lot-specific data are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.