Description

8-Aminoquinoline-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both an amino group and a carboxylic acid moiety on a quinoline scaffold, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for antimalarial, anticancer, and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a versatile chelating ligand for metal complexes used in catalysis and material science.
• Fluorescent Probe and Dye Chemistry: Acts as a building block for synthesizing quinoline-based fluorescent markers and dyes.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers and organic electronic materials to modify properties.
• Academic and Contract Research: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Aminoquinoline-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	91289-36-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 8-amino-; 8-Amino-2-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 8-Aminoquinaldinic acid; 8-Aminoquinoline-2-carboxylate; 2-Carboxy-8-aminoquinoline; 8-Aminocinchomeronic acid (related isomer); 8-NH2-Q-2-COOH
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Quality Control

Our 8-Aminoquinoline-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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