Description

6-Ethoxyquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its rigid quinoline core and reactive dicarboxylic acid functionality, enabling precise molecular construction in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and anti-infective pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Chelator Precursor: Used to create specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-chelating agents in analytical and industrial processes.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Fluorescent Dye and Sensor Development: The quinoline scaffold is exploited to create advanced fluorescent probes and chemosensors for biological and environmental detection.
• Academic and Contract Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis research for method development and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Ethoxyquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	948289-74-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₃NO₅
Molecular Weight	275.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid, 6-ethoxy-; 6-Ethoxyquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; 6-Ethoxy-2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid; 6-Ethoxy-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, quinoline derivative; 948289-74-5; Quinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 6-ethoxy-; 6-Ethoxy-quinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Ethoxyquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 product is stable under these conditions but should be kept away from strong acids and organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere packaging to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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