Description

2-Hydroxy-6-Methoxyquinoxaline is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique quinoxaline core, functionalized with hydroxy and methoxy groups, makes it a valuable precursor for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with targeted biological or physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with potential antimicrobial, antiviral, or anticancer activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the quinoxaline scaffold.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a chelating ligand for metal ions, useful in catalysis and the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments due to its conjugated aromatic structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-6-Methoxyquinoxaline
CAS No.	91192-32-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methoxy-2(1H)-quinoxalinone; 6-Methoxy-2-quinoxalinol; 2-Quinoxalinol, 6-methoxy-; 2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyquinoxaline; 6-Methoxyquinoxalin-2-ol; 2(1H)-Quinoxalinone, 6-methoxy-; 6-Methoxy-2-hydroxyquinoxaline
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-6-Methoxyquinoxaline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.