Description

Quinaldine is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic compound and a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable building block for the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and agrochemicals. This product is essential for research and industrial chemists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials sectors seeking a reliable, high-purity intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antimalarial drugs like quinine derivatives.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of cyanine dyes and other complex colorants used in imaging and textiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of certain fungicides and plant protection agents.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a ligand in coordination chemistry and as a reagent in various organic transformations.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as a component in specialty formulations designed to protect metals in acidic environments.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized in the synthesis of reagents and complexing agents for analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quinaldine
CAS No.	91-63-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9N
Molecular Weight	143.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylquinoline; Quinaldin; Chinaldine; 2-Quinaldine; α-Methylquinoline; 2-Methyl-1-azanaphthalene; 2-Methylbenzo[b]pyridine; Leukol
EINECS	202-087-8

Quality Control

Our Quinaldine is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated synthesis pathways.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.610 - 1.620
Density (20°C)	1.050 - 1.070 g/mL

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