Chemical Name: | 3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-chloro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-, ethyl ester |
CAS Number: | 79607-22-0 |
Product Number: | AG008LVW(AGN-PC-0JVE6I) |
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Molecular Formula: | C12H10ClNO3 |
Molecular Weight: | 251.6657 |
Ethyl 6-chloro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate is a versatile compound commonly employed in chemical synthesis for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound serves as a key building block in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds with broad utility in medicinal chemistry and material science. The presence of the chloro and carbonyl functionalities in this structure allows for diverse chemical transformations, enabling the introduction of various substituents to modulate its physicochemical properties and biological activities. In organic synthesis, Ethyl 6-chloro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate is utilized as a precursor for the synthesis of complex molecules through cyclization, condensation, and functional group interconversions. Its structural features make it an essential intermediate in the development of novel compounds with potential applications in drug discovery and materials science research.