Description

6-Methoxyquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized quinoline derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals, enabling complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research for developing potential therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its quinoline core structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a functional monomer or ligand in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a versatile scaffold for heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the exploration of new chemical spaces and reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, facilitating asymmetric synthesis and other complex transformations.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Its quinoline structure makes it a candidate for the synthesis of fluorescent dyes and molecular probes used in biochemical sensing and imaging.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methoxyquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	920739-84-0
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO3
Molecular Weight	203.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-methoxy-; 6-Methoxy-5-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 6-Methoxyquinoline-5-carboxylic acid; 6-Methoxy-5-quinolincarboxylic acid; 6-Methoxyquinoline-5-carboxylate; 920739-84-0; 6-Methoxy-5-carboxyquinoline; 5-Carboxy-6-methoxyquinoline
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methoxyquinoline-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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