Description

1-Chloro-6-Methyl-5-Nitroisoquinoline is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and agrochemical discovery. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemical companies for developing new crop protection agents, and academic institutions conducting cutting-edge chemical research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro and chloro substituents for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating specialty polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for constructing complex isoquinoline-based frameworks in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and inhibitors for biological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-6-Methyl-5-Nitroisoquinoline
CAS No.	943606-84-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇ClN₂O₂
Molecular Weight	222.63 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1-chloro-6-methylisoquinoline; 6-Methyl-5-nitro-1-chloroisoquinoline; 1-Chloro-6-methyl-5-nitro-isoquinoline; Isoquinoline, 1-chloro-6-methyl-5-nitro-; 943606-84-6; 1-Chloro-6-methyl-5-nitroisoquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-6-Methyl-5-Nitroisoquinoline 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 and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging. As a strong oxidizer, it must be segregated from incompatible materials such as reducing agents, organic materials, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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