4,7-Dichloroquinoline

Its two chlorine atoms make it highly reactive for nucleophilic substitution reactions in heterocyclic chemistry. 4,7-Dichloroquinoline is a chlorinated quinoline derivative often used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of antimalarial drugs, such as chloroquine and related quinoline-based therapeutics.

API Name Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
CAS No 86-98-6
Molecular Formula C9H5Cl2N
Molecular Weight 198.05 g/mol
Synonyms 4,7-dichloroquinoline