Description

4-Chloro-6,7-Dimethylquinoline is a versatile halogenated quinoline derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials, where its specific substitution pattern enables precise molecular design. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research for developing new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoline core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalytic systems for asymmetric synthesis and other chemical transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components, due to its conjugated structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing fluorescent tags or molecular probes to study biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in both university laboratories and corporate R&D centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-6,7-Dimethylquinoline
CAS No.	861038-79-1
Molecular Formula	C11H10ClN
Molecular Weight	191.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-6,7-dimethylquinoline; 6,7-Dimethyl-4-chloroquinoline; Quinoline, 4-chloro-6,7-dimethyl-; 4-Chloro-6,7-dimethyl-quinoline; 861038-79-1; 4-Chloro-6,7-dimethyl-chinolin; 4-Cl-6,7-DMQ
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-6,7-Dimethylquinoline is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.