Description

6-Fluoroquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating innovative fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel fluorinated quinolone and quinoline-based APIs, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorinated quinoline scaffold contributes to efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing fluorescent probes and molecular tags for biological imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoroquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	892874-70-3
Molecular Formula	C12H6FNO4
Molecular Weight	247.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid, 6-fluoro-; 6-Fluoro-2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid; 6-Fluoroquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylate; 892874-70-3; 6-Fluoroquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; 6-Fluoro-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, quinoline analog; Fluorinated quinoline dicarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoroquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO guidelines for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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