Description

2-Methyl-6-Trifluoromethyl-4-Quinolinol CAS NO 949507-76-0 is a high-purity fluorinated quinoline derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block prized for its unique structural and electronic properties. Its core value lies in enabling the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with enhanced performance characteristics. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to innovate with fluorine-containing molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory research programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl group can improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) emitters or charge-transport layers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe and Dye Chemistry: Acts as a core structure for developing new fluorophores and sensing materials due to the quinoline scaffold.
• Academic and Contract Research: A valuable reagent for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) exploring new chemical spaces and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-6-Trifluoromethyl-4-Quinolinol
CAS No.	949507-76-0
Molecular Formula	C11H8F3NO
Molecular Weight	227.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)quinoline; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methylquinolin-4-ol; 2-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-4-quinolinol; 2-Methyl-6-trifluoromethylquinolin-4-ol; 4-Quinolinol, 2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-4-hydroxyquinoline
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-6-Trifluoromethyl-4-Quinolinol is manufactured 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 the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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