Description

4-Methyl-6-Nitro-Quinolin-2-Ol is a high-purity, synthetically derived quinoline derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique nitro-substituted quinoline structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and biological properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate for manufacturing specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its nitro and hydroxyl functional groups.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic semiconductors, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as a functional ligand.
• Chemical Research: A versatile scaffold for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including nitration, cyclization, and functional group transformation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-6-Nitro-Quinolin-2-Ol
CAS No.	90771-17-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	204.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-nitroquinoline; 6-Nitro-4-methyl-2-quinolinol; 4-Methyl-6-nitro-2-quinolinol; 4-Methyl-6-nitroquinolin-2-ol; 90771-17-8; 4-Methyl-6-nitro-2(1H)-quinolinone (tautomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-6-Nitro-Quinolin-2-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.