Description

6-Chloro-8-Methylquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable quinoline derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with quinoline-based activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create specialized chelating ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Dye & Sensor Development: Serves as a core structure for synthesizing novel fluorescent probes and chemosensors.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Potential precursor for electron-transport or light-emitting materials in OLED research.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies and novel reaction pathway exploration in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Chloro-8-Methylquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester
CAS No.	948289-50-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₈ClNO₄
Molecular Weight	335.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 6-Chloro-8-methylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylate; 6-Chloro-8-methylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester; 2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-8-methyl-, diethyl ester; 948289-50-7; 6-Chloro-8-methyl-2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Chloro-8-methylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Chloro-8-Methylquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester is produced under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.