| Name | 6-Methoxyquinoline |
| Synonyms | NSC 1954 6-quinanisole Methoxyquinoline 6-METHOXYQUINOLINE 6-Methoxyquinoline 6-Methoxyquinoline6- methyl 6-quinolyl ether 6-Methoxy-1-azanaphthalene |
| CAS | 5263-87-6 |
| EINECS | 226-077-2 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C10H9NO/c1-12-9-4-5-10-8(7-9)3-2-6-11-10/h2-7H,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H9NO |
| Molar Mass | 159.18 |
| Density | 1.15 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 18-20 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 140-146 °C/15 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 2157 |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Solubility | soluble in Alcohol |
| Vapor Presure | 0.00272mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Granular Powder |
| Color | White to cream |
| BRN | 115244 |
| pKa | 5.03(at 20℃) |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.625(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 1.152 melting point 18-20°C boiling point 193 ° C. (50 mmHg) refractive index 1.617-1.624 water-soluble insoluble |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29334990 |
| FEMA | 4640 | 6-METHOXYQUINOLINE |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| use | 6-methoxyquinoline is a useful synthetic intermediate. |