Ethyl 4-chloro-6-fluoroquinoline-3-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L043317
• CAS Number: 77779-49-8
• Molecular Formula: C12H9ClFNO2
• Molecular Weight: 253.65
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 4-chloro-6-fluoroquinoline-3-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H9ClFNO2/c1-2-17-12(16)9-6-15-10-4-3-7(14)5-8(10)11(9)13/h3-6H,2H2,1H3
• InChIKey: PPHSOQWURBALSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=CN=C2C=CC(=CC2=C1Cl)F

Ethyl 4-chloro-6-fluoroquinoline-3-carboxylate is a quinoline derivative used primarily in pharmaceutical and chemical research. With chloro and fluoro substituents on the quinoline ring, this compound offers enhanced reactivity and metabolic stability, making it valuable for synthesizing bioactive molecules. It serves as a key intermediate in drug discovery, particularly in the development of antibacterial and antimalarial agents. The ethyl ester group provides added versatility, supporting modifications for medicinal chemistry applications and the creation of complex molecules targeting various therapeutic areas.