2-​Quinolinecarboxaldeh​yde

• CAT Number: R014924
• CAS Number: 5470-96-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 157.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Quinaldaldehyde; 2-Formylquinoline; 2-Quinolinecarbaldehyde; 2-Quinolylcarbaldehyde; NSC 27026
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: quinoline-2-carbaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H7NO/c12-7-9-6-5-8-3-1-2-4-10(8)11-9/h1-7H
• InChIKey: WPYJKGWLDJECQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=N2)C=O

2-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde(CAT: R014924) is a heteroaromatic compound featuring an aldehyde group at the 2-position of a quinoline ring system. This molecule serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and coordination complexes. The aldehyde functionality enables a range of transformations, including condensation reactions, reductive amination, and heterocycle formation, while the quinoline core contributes rigidity, electron density, and biological relevance. 2-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde is frequently used in the synthesis of ligands, fluorescent probes, and bioactive molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and chemical biology research.