Description

4-Hydroxy-5-Cyanoquinoline is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, which combines a quinoline core with both hydroxy and cyano functional groups, enabling precise chemical modifications. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a versatile scaffold for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Dye & Sensor Development: The quinoline core is utilized in the design of novel fluorescent probes and chemosensors.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for electron-transport materials in OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in universities and CROs for methodological studies and the exploration of new heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-5-Cyanoquinoline
CAS No.	860204-83-7
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O
Molecular Weight	170.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyano-4-hydroxyquinoline; 4-Hydroxyquinoline-5-carbonitrile; 4-Quinolinol, 5-cyano-; 5-Cyano-4-quinolinol; Quinoline-5-carbonitrile, 4-hydroxy-; 860204-83-7; 4-Hydroxy-5-cyano-quinoline
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-5-Cyanoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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). This product is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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