Description

6-Bromo-4-Hydroxyquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile brominated quinoline derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group on the quinoline core, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or cancer.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides due to its bioactive quinoline scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing fused heterocyclic compounds and as a ligand in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry research and methodology development in university and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-4-Hydroxyquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	98948-95-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆BrNO₃
Molecular Weight	268.07 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-bromo-4-hydroxy-; 4-Hydroxy-6-bromoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 6-Bromo-4-hydroxy-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 98948-95-9; 6-Bromo-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-4-Hydroxyquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your 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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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