Description

6-Formyl-4-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is a versatile and high-value quinoline derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks. This compound is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams for the development of new active ingredients, as well as by fine chemical manufacturers producing specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobials, anticancer agents, and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that utilize the quinoline scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and other functional organic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for medicinal chemistry programs and synthetic methodology studies in university and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Formyl-4-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	916813-00-8
Molecular Formula	C11H7NO3
Molecular Weight	201.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-formyl-; 6-Formylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid; 6-Carboxyquinoline-4-carboxaldehyde; 6-Formyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 916813-00-8; Quinoline-4-carboxylic acid, 6-formyl-; 6-Formyl-4-carboxyquinoline
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Quality Control

Our 6-Formyl-4-Quinolinecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.