Description

2-Hydroxyquinoline-6-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value organic intermediate characterized by its reactive aldehyde and hydroxyl functional groups on a quinoline backbone. This compound matters for its critical role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and material science research. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemical manufacturers developing novel crop protection agents, and research institutions focused on organic synthesis and coordination chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and potential drug candidates, particularly in anti-malarial and anti-cancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive quinoline core.
• Ligand for Metal Complexes: Serves as a chelating agent in coordination chemistry for creating catalysts and materials with specific optical or magnetic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions and multi-step syntheses to introduce the quinoline-6-carbaldehyde moiety into larger molecular architectures.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a derivatization agent or a standard for method development in chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxyquinoline-6-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	90800-31-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇NO₂
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Formyl-2-quinolinol; 2-Quinolinol-6-carboxaldehyde; 6-Carbaldehyde-2-hydroxyquinoline; 2-Hydroxy-6-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; 6-Formyl-2-hydroxyquinoline; Quinoline-6-carbaldehyde-2-ol; 2(1H)-Quinolinone-6-carbaldehyde (tautomeric form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxyquinoline-6-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and light-sensitive, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and light during use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.