2,4-Dihydroxyquinoline

2,4-Dihydroxyquinoline

Quinoline-2,4-diol; 2,4-Quinolinediol; 2,4-DHQ

CAS 607-59-0

Chemical Formula C9H7NO2

Molecular Weight 161.16 g/mol

2,4-Dihydroxyquinoline is a heteroaromatic organic compound featuring a quinoline backbone substituted with hydroxyl groups at positions 2 and 4. The hydroxyl groups impart strong hydrogen-bonding ability and chelation potential, while the conjugated aromatic system provides notable photostability and reactivity in electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions. Its unique structural profile makes it valuable in dye, pigment, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis.
 

Industrial Uses

1. Fabric Solutions 

  • Metal Complex Dye Intermediate: Forms stable chelates with transition metals for high-fastness dyes.
  • Specialty Pigments: Provides enhanced lightfastness and depth of shade in pigments.

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • API Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer drug candidates.
  • Bioactive Scaffold: Hydroxylated quinolines are key building blocks in medicinal chemistry research.

3. Performance Chemicals 

  • Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Participates in condensation and substitution reactions for heterocycle building.
  • UV-Stable Additives: Quinoline derivatives applied in polymers for photostability.

Specifications

ASSAY ≥ 98.0%
Appearance Light yellow to beige crystalline powder
Odor Odorless or faint aromatic odor
Boiling Point Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Melting Point 210–215 °C
Density Not available
Solubility Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol and organic solvents
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not flammable

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