Description

4-Methyl-2-phenylquinoline (CAS No. 4789-76-8) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₆H₁₃N. This quinoline derivative is characterized by a methyl group at the 4-position and a phenyl substituent at the 2-position of the quinoline core structure. It is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. The compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with >98% purity (HPLC), ensuring consistency for research and industrial applications. Ideal for use in ligand design, fluorescence studies, and as a building block for complex nitrogen-containing scaffolds. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 4789-76-8
• Complexity: 244
• IUPAC Name: 4-methyl-2-phenyl-quinoline
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H13N/c1-12-11-16(13-7-3-2-4-8-13)17-15-10-6-5-9-14(12)15/h2-11H,1H3
• InChI Key: LPDYVLMKILCHDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 219.104799419
• Molecular Formula: C16H13N
• Molecular Weight: 219.28
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=NC2=CC=CC=C12)C3=CC=CC=C3
• Topological: 12.9
• Monoisotopic Mass: 219.104799419
• Synonyms: 4-METHYL-2-PHENYLQUINOLINE, 4789-76-8, Quinoline, 4-methyl-2-phenyl-, Lepidine, 2-phenyl-, 2-Phenyllepidine, DTXSID10197314, NSC 42810, DTXCID20119805, lpdyvlmkilchde-uhfffaoysa-n, 4-METHYL-2-PHENYL-QUINOLINE, 2-phenyl-4-methylquinoline, 4-Methyl-2-phenyl-chinolin, NSC42810, 2-Phenylchinolin-4-carbon, SCHEMBL951744, CHEMBL459713, SCHEMBL3536077, SCHEMBL3967708, NSC-42810, AKOS003621304, SB70858, DB-218980, ST51008721

Application

4-Methyl-2-phenylquinoline serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential antiviral and anticancer agents. Its rigid aromatic structure makes it suitable for coordination chemistry and as a fluorophore in optical materials. Researchers utilize this compound to develop novel quinoline-based catalysts and ligands for transition metal complexes. It also finds use in material science for the design of organic semiconductors and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).

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