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6-Hydroxyquinoline (6-Quinolinol)

SKU 90026704 CAS 580-16-5 C9H7NO MW 145.16 Made to order Bulk quantities on request

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6-Hydroxyquinoline (6-Quinolinol) is a heterocyclic organic compound used as a reagent in organic synthesis and as a ligand in coordination chemistry. It serves as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and metal chelators. Available in powder form with a purity of ≥98%, it has a CAS number of 580-16-5, molecular formula C9H7NO, and molecular weight of 145.16 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Molekula supplies 6-Hydroxyquinoline (6-Quinolinol) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Specifications

Property Value
Appearance Beige powder
Melting Point 190 - 195°C
Water <0.5%
Purity >99%
Identification (IR) Conforms to structure

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature Ambient
Acidity Neutral

Identification

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SKU 90026704
CAS Number 580-16-5
IUPAC Name quinolin-6-ol
EC Number 209-454-6
Molecular Formula C9H7NO
Molecular Weight 145.16
Exact Mass 145.0528
SMILES C1=CC2=C(C=CC(=C2)O)N=C1
InChIKey OVYWMEWYEJLIER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI InChI=1S/C9H7NO/c11-8-3-4-9-7(6-8)2-1-5-10-9/h1-6,11H
PubChem CID 11374
REACH Code Y110
HTS Code 2933.49.7000
Tariff Code 2933499090

Safety & GHS

Warning
  • GHS pictogram — Health Hazard Health Hazard GHS07

Hazard statements

  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

  • P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
  • P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

Documents

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch

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Synonyms

  • 1H-1,6-Epoxyquinoline
  • 6-Chinolinol
  • 6-hydroxy-chinolin
  • 6-Hydroxyquinoline
  • 6-QUINOLINOL
  • 6-Quinolinoloxine
  • OVYWMEWYEJLIER-UHFFFAOYSA-
  • Quinolin-6-ol
  • quinoline-6-ol
  • quinoline, 6-hydroxy-

Frequently asked questions

What is 6-Hydroxyquinoline used for?

6-Hydroxyquinoline is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals, and as a model photoacid in studies of excited-state proton transfer.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 6-Hydroxyquinoline?

The chemical formula is C9H7NO with a molecular weight of 145.16 g/mol.

How should 6-Hydroxyquinoline be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.

What grade is available for 6-Hydroxyquinoline?

Molekula supplies 6-Hydroxyquinoline in analytical grade.

Can Molekula supply 6-Hydroxyquinoline in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 6-Hydroxyquinoline in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.

What documentation comes with my order of 6-Hydroxyquinoline?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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