Description

Methyl 4-Formylquinoline-3-Carboxylate is a versatile and high-value quinoline derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a formyl and an ester group, makes it an essential building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of quinoline-based drug candidates with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel pesticides and herbicides by acting as a core scaffold for new molecules.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for functional organic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or organic semiconductors.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Intermediate for creating advanced quinoline-derived colorants and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental building block in methodological organic chemistry research and library synthesis for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Formylquinoline-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	81355-40-0
Molecular Formula	C12H9NO3
Molecular Weight	215.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-formyl-3-quinolinecarboxylate; 3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 4-formyl-, methyl ester; 4-Formyl-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Quinoline-3-carboxylic acid, 4-formyl-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-Formylquinoline-3-Carboxylate adheres to stringent internal quality standards 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 profile is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.