Description

8-[(2-Nitrobenzyl)Oxy]Quinoline is a specialized organic compound featuring a quinoline core linked to a 2-nitrobenzyl group via an ether bridge. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for applications requiring light-sensitive or photoactivatable properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. The compound is supplied with a high level of purity and batch-to-batch consistency to meet stringent research and development requirements.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those with photo-responsive or targeted delivery mechanisms.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its structural motifs can contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a potential component or dopant in the development of advanced electronic materials due to the quinoline and nitro-aromatic systems.
• Photo-labile Protecting Group: The 2-nitrobenzyloxy moiety can act as a protecting group in organic synthesis that is cleavable by light (photodeprotection).
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: The quinoline nitrogen provides a potential donor site for creating metal-organic complexes and catalysts.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of probes and sensors for studying biological processes, leveraging its fluorescence or photo-activatable characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-[(2-Nitrobenzyl)Oxy]Quinoline
CAS No.	82131-87-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₂N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	280.28 g/mol
Synonyms	8-(2-Nitrobenzyloxy)quinoline; Quinoline, 8-[(2-nitrobenzyl)oxy]-; 8-Hydroxyquinoline 2-nitrobenzyl ether; 2-Nitrobenzyl 8-quinolyl ether; 8-Quinolyl 2-nitrobenzyl ether; 8-O-(2-Nitrobenzyl)quinoline; 82131-87-1; NSC 405124
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 8-[(2-Nitrobenzyl)Oxy]Quinoline undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the exacting standards of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR, NMR), and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.