8-Methylquinoline N-oxide

• CAT Number: L002221
• CAS Number: 4053-38-7
• Molecular Formula: C10H9NO
• Molecular Weight: 159.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 8-methyl-1-oxidoquinolin-1-ium
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9NO/c1-8-4-2-5-9-6-3-7-11(12)10(8)9/h2-7H,1H3
• InChIKey: PIOGDSHYODXWAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C2C(=CC=C1)C=CC=[N+]2[O-]

8-Methylquinoline N-oxide(CAT: L002221) is a heteroaromatic compound derived from quinoline, featuring an N-oxide functional group and a methyl substituent at the 8-position. This structural modification enhances its electron density and reactivity, making it a useful intermediate in heterocyclic synthesis, coordination chemistry, and photochemical studies. Researchers employ 8-Methylquinoline N-oxide as a ligand precursor for metal complexation and as a probe in electron transfer and oxidative reaction mechanisms. Its defined heteroaromatic framework also supports investigations in drug discovery, where quinoline derivatives are widely explored for antimicrobial, anticancer, and CNS-related activity.