Description

7-Fluoro-6-Methoxyquinoline is a high-purity fluorinated quinoline derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which introduces both fluorine and methoxy functionalities to the quinoline core, enabling precise modulation of electronic and steric properties in target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and fine-tuning material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor and antimicrobial programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for organic electronic materials, including ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of fluorescent probes and molecular tags for diagnostic and imaging applications.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Serves as a scaffold for developing novel ligands in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Fluoro-6-Methoxyquinoline
CAS No.	887769-91-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈FNO
Molecular Weight	177.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methoxy-7-fluoroquinoline; 7-Fluoro-6-methoxy-quinoline; Quinoline, 7-fluoro-6-methoxy-; 7-Fluoro-6-methoxy-chinolin; 7-Fluoro-6-O-methylquinoline
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Quality Control

Our 7-Fluoro-6-Methoxyquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in regulated development pipelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.