Description

6,8-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block characterized by its dicarboxylic acid functional groups on a substituted quinoline core. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), offering precise structural control for downstream chemistry. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and fine-tuning molecular properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic APIs and potential drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Functions as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis explorations.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,8-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	948289-02-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁NO₄
Molecular Weight	245.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid, 6,8-dimethyl-; 6,8-Dimethyl-2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid; 6,8-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylate; 948289-02-9; Quinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 6,8-dimethyl-; 6,8-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (principal synonym)
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Quality Control

Our 6,8-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and results are provided and 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 area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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