3-[(E)-2-(7-Chloroquinolin-2-yl)ethenyl]benzaldehyde

It serves as a key precursor for creating montelukast acid and its salts, playing a vital role in producing this important pharmaceutical for treating asthma and allergies. 3-[(E)-2-(7-Chloroquinolin-2-yl)ethenyl]benzaldehyde is used mainly as a crucial intermediate, or building block, in the chemical synthesis of Leukotriene receptor antagonists, most notably the asthma medication montelukast (Singulair).

API Name Montelukast
CAS No 120578-03-2
Molecular Formula C18H12ClNO
Molecular Weight 293.7 g/mol
Synonyms 3-[(E)-2-(7-chloroquinolin-2-yl)ethenyl]benzaldehyde

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