5-Fluoro-8-methoxyquinoline

Ref. 3D-FF75573

Product Information

• Name: 5-Fluoro-8-methoxyquinoline
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Fluoro-8-methoxyquinoline is a potential anticancer drug that is structurally related to the natural product quinine. It has been shown to have anticancer activity by binding to DNA and inhibiting the synthesis of RNA, leading to cell death. The mechanism of 5-fluoro-8-methoxyquinoline is unclear but may involve intermolecular hydrogen bonding. 5-Fluoro-8-methoxyquinoline also has chemosensory properties, and can be used as a chemosensor for metal cations such as mercury, silver, or copper.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 177.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₈FNO
• Purity: Min. 95%