Quinoline, 99%,

Quinoline, 99%

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