Description

3-Isoquinolinecarboxylic Acid, Decahydro-, Methyl Ester is a saturated, esterified derivative of isoquinolinecarboxylic acid, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its fully hydrogenated, esterified structure provides enhanced stability and specific reactivity, making it a critical building block for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with complex heterocyclic cores.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and optical materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Isoquinolinecarboxylic Acid, Decahydro-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	86461-59-8
Molecular Formula	C11H17NO2
Molecular Weight	195.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Decahydro-3-isoquinolinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl decahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylate; Methyl 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-decahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylate; 3-Carbomethoxydecahydroisoquinoline; Decahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Isoquinolinecarboxylic Acid, Decahydro-, Methyl Ester adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified against established internal specifications using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the product under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.