
Product Details
- 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:
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Chemical Formula: C₉H₇N
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CAS Number: 91-22-5
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Molecular Weight: 129.16 g/mol
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Purity: Typically 99% (or higher)
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Boiling Point: 237°C (458.6°F)
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Melting Point: -23.5°C (-10.3°F)
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Density: 1.09 g/mL at 25°C
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Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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Odor: Aromatic, slightly pungent
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Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform
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Flash Point: 104°C (219.2°F)
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Vapor Pressure: 0.013 mm Hg at 25°C
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Reactivity: Quinoline is stable under normal conditions but can react with strong oxidizing agents
Uses:
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Chemical Synthesis:
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Quinoline is a key intermediate in the synthesis of quinoline derivatives used in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and dyes
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Antimalarial Drugs:
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Historically used in the synthesis of antimalarial compounds such as chloroquine and quinine
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Solvent:
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Used as a solvent in the extraction and purification of various organic compounds
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Analytical Chemistry:
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Employed in chromatographic techniques, such as gas chromatography (GC) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC)
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Electronics Industry:
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Quinoline and its derivatives are used in the manufacture of electronic materials such as organic semiconductors
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Corrosion Inhibitors:
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Used as a corrosion inhibitor in the formulation of coolants and lubricants
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Organic Chemistry Research:
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Quinoline is often used in organic synthesis reactions, particularly in the development of heterocyclic compounds and organic catalysts
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