2-Chloroquinoline

• CAT Number: R041940
• CAS Number: 612-62-4
• Molecular Formula: C9H6ClN
• Molecular Weight: 163.60
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: NSC 6163
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloroquinoline
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H6ClN/c10-9-6-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)11-9/h1-6H
• InChIKey: OFUFXTHGZWIDDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=N2)Cl

2-Chloroquinoline (Cat No.: R041940) is a halogenated heterocyclic aromatic compound consisting of a quinoline core with a chlorine atom at the 2-position. It is a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes, often used in the development of antimalarial, antibacterial, and anticancer agents. The chlorine substituent enables further functionalization via nucleophilic aromatic substitution or cross-coupling reactions. Its fused benzene and pyridine rings contribute to biological activity and chemical versatility. 2-Chloroquinoline is intended for research and synthetic applications under controlled conditions.