Description

5-Iodo-8-Methylquinoline is a halogenated quinoline derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a methyl group on the quinoline core, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and the synthesis of specialized ligands and catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive quinoline scaffold.
• Material Science: Building block for creating organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and advanced polymers.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and transition metal catalysts.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and as a starting material for other functionalized quinolines.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-8-Methylquinoline
CAS No.	88474-17-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8IN
Molecular Weight	269.08 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methyl-5-iodoquinoline; 5-Iodo-8-methylquinoline; Quinoline, 5-iodo-8-methyl-; 88474-17-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-8-Methylquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.