3-Methyl-2-chloro-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline

CAS: 161087-48-5

Ref. 3D-FM25635

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methyl-2-chloro-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline

Description

3-Methyl-2-chloro-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline is a synthetic organic compound that has been used as a research tool. The compound features an imidazole ring with a methyl and chloro substituent at the 3 and 2 positions respectively. It is soluble in alcohols and organic solvents such as acetonitrile. 3-Methyl-2-chloro-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline has been shown to induce cancer in laboratory animals and may be carcinogenic for humans. The mechanism of its carcinogenicity may be due to its ability to bind with DNA and form adducts, which inhibit DNA replication or repair.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 217.65 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₈ClN₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H8ClN3/c1-15-9-5-4-8-7(3-2-6-13-8)10(9)14-11(15)12/h2-6H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=GJOVRMBVMMUKJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cn1c(Cl)nc2c3cccnc3ccc21