Description

6-Anilino-5,8-Quinolinedione is a specialized quinone-based organic compound with the CAS number 91300-60-6, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate and research reagent. Its unique structure, featuring both quinone and aniline moieties, makes it valuable for applications requiring electron transfer or specific redox properties. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesis and development purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting redox-related biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a key building block in developing new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that exploit quinone chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Precursor: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized quinone-derived dyes and organic pigments for high-performance applications.
• Electrochemical Material Research: Investigated for use in developing components for organic batteries, sensors, or electrochromic devices due to its redox-active quinone core.
• Biochemical Probe: Employed in biochemical research to study enzyme inhibition, electron transport chains, or as a model compound in studies of quinone toxicity and activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a functionalized quinone scaffold for constructing more complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Anilino-5,8-Quinolinedione
CAS No.	91300-60-6
Molecular Formula	C15H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	250.25 g/mol
Synonyms	5,8-Quinolinedione, 6-(phenylamino)-; 6-Anilino-5,8-quinolinequinone; 6-Phenylamino-5,8-quinolinedione; NSC 113979; 6-Anilino-5,8-dihydroxyquinoline; Anilinoquinolinedione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Anilino-5,8-Quinolinedione is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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