Description

4-Hydroxy-7-Methoxyquinoline is a versatile quinoline derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both hydroxy and methoxy substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antimalarial, antibacterial, and anticancer drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a starting material for creating complexing agents and ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, fluorescent dyes, and sensors due to its quinoline core.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reference standard and reagent for method development and analytical studies in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-7-Methoxyquinoline
CAS No.	82121-08-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methoxy-4-quinolinol; 4-Quinolinol, 7-methoxy-; 7-Methoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-quinoline; 82121-08-2; 4-OH-7-OMe-Quinoline
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-7-Methoxyquinoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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