Description

6-Methylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant value in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of complex heterocyclic molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and functional materials. Its defined structure and purity are critical for ensuring predictable reaction outcomes and high yields in multi-step synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimalarial, anticancer, and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that leverage the quinoline scaffold for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layers in OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices due to its conjugated quinoline core.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for the production of specialized quinoline dyes and colorants.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical reactions involving functionalized quinolines.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester
CAS No.	948290-04-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₇NO₄
Molecular Weight	287.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 6-methylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylate; 2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid, 6-methyl-, diethyl ester; 6-Methyl-2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester; Ethyl 6-methyl-2,3-quinolinedicarboxylate; Quinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 6-methyl-, diethyl ester; 948290-04-8; 6-Methylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.