Description

2,5,8-Trimethylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-substituted quinoline derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized quinoline scaffold for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive quinoline core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor or dopant in the manufacture of electron-transport or emissive layers for display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: The carboxylic acid and nitrogen moieties make it a useful starting material for creating chelating ligands for catalysts and metal complexes.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized quinoline-based dyes and colorants.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,5,8-Trimethylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	948291-16-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	215.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 2,5,8-trimethyl-; 2,5,8-Trimethylquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; 2,5,8-Trimethyl-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid; 948291-16-5; Quinoline-3-carboxylic acid, 2,5,8-trimethyl-; 2,5,8-TMQA
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Quality Control

Our 2,5,8-Trimethylquinoline-3-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.