Description

6,7-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique quinoline-based structure, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules with potential biological activity. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors, antimicrobials, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that utilize the quinoline pharmacophore.
• Ligand and Chelator Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional component in the development of advanced polymers, organic semiconductors, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new organic reactions involving polyfunctionalized heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,7-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	948294-45-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁NO₄
Molecular Weight	245.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid, 6,7-dimethyl-; 6,7-Dimethyl-2,3-quinolinedicarboxylic acid; 6,7-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; Quinoline-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 6,7-dimethyl-; 6,7-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-dicarboxylate; 948294-45-9; 6,7-Dimethyl-2,3-dicarboxyquinoline
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Quality Control

Our 6,7-Dimethylquinoline-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and development applications. 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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