Description

Lepidine Isoamyl Iodide is a specialized organoiodine compound derived from the lepidine (4-methylquinoline) structure. This chemical is valued for its role as a versatile alkylating agent and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the isoamyl iodide moiety into complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel compounds and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing quinoline or alkylated nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent in coupling reactions (e.g., with Grignard reagents) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or reference compound in methodological studies and catalysis research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lepidine Isoamyl Iodide
CAS No.	94319-01-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₈IN
Molecular Weight	327.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Iodomethyl)-4-methylquinoline; 4-Methylquinolin-1-ium, 1-(iodomethyl)-, iodide; Isoamyl iodide lepidinium salt; Lepidinium isoamyl iodide; 1-(Iodomethyl)-4-methylquinolin-1-ium iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lepidine Isoamyl Iodide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment.

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 highly volatile nature, containers must be kept sealed and away from heat sources and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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