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Manufacturer
Thermo Scientific
SKU
10419920

About this product

Quinoline, 99%

Description:

Quinoline is a heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C₉H₇N. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive aromatic odor. Quinoline is a basic compound and is part of the aromatic nitrogen compounds. It is mainly used as a precursor in the synthesis of various chemicals and as a solvent in industrial and laboratory applications. Quinoline is also known for its antimalarial properties and has been historically used in the treatment of malaria.


Specifications:

  • Chemical Formula: C₉H₇N

  • CAS Number: 91-22-5

  • Molecular Weight: 129.16 g/mol

  • Purity: Typically 99% (or higher)

  • Boiling Point: 237°C (458.6°F)

  • Melting Point: -23.5°C (-10.3°F)

  • Density: 1.09 g/mL at 25°C

  • Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid

  • Odor: Aromatic, slightly pungent

  • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform

  • Flash Point: 104°C (219.2°F)

  • Vapor Pressure: 0.013 mm Hg at 25°C

  • Reactivity: Quinoline is stable under normal conditions but can react with strong oxidizing agents


Uses:

  • Chemical Synthesis:

    • Quinoline is a key intermediate in the synthesis of quinoline derivatives used in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and dyes

  • Antimalarial Drugs:

    • Historically used in the synthesis of antimalarial compounds such as chloroquine and quinine

  • Solvent:

    • Used as a solvent in the extraction and purification of various organic compounds

  • Analytical Chemistry:

    • Employed in chromatographic techniques, such as gas chromatography (GC) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC)

  • Electronics Industry:

    • Quinoline and its derivatives are used in the manufacture of electronic materials such as organic semiconductors

  • Corrosion Inhibitors:

    • Used as a corrosion inhibitor in the formulation of coolants and lubricants

  • Organic Chemistry Research:

    • Quinoline is often used in organic synthesis reactions, particularly in the development of heterocyclic compounds and organic catalysts

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