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8-Hydroxyquinoline, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
8-Hydroxyquinoline is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. Its alcoholic solution is used in liquid bandages. It is used to prepare tris(8-hydroxyquinolinato)aluminum, which finds application as a component of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED's). It is also used as a reagent and as a stabilizer of hydrogen peroxide in a rocket fuel oxidizer. It is used as a chelating agent and used as a carrier for radio-indium for diagnostic purposes. Its halogenated derivatives are used as anti-infective agents and oral antiamebics.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
8-Hydroxyquinoline is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. Its alcoholic solution is used in liquid bandages. It is used to prepare tris(8-hydroxyquinolinato)aluminum, which finds application as a component of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED′s). It is also used as a reagent and as a stabilizer of hydrogen peroxide in a rocket fuel oxidizer. It is used as a chelating agent and used as a carrier for radio-indium for diagnostic purposes. Its halogenated derivatives are used as anti-infective agents and oral antiamebics.
Solubility
Almost insoluble in water and diethyl ether. Highly soluble in ethanol, acetone, chloroform, and benzene.Soluble in acetic acid, ethanol, acetone, chloroform, benzene and aqueous mineral acids. Insoluble in water and diethylether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 72°C to 76°C |
| Boiling Point | 267°C |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 114512 |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,4843 |
| Solubility Information | Almost insoluble in water and diethyl ether; Highly soluble in ethanol,acetone,chloroform,and benzene;Soluble in acetic acid,ethanol,acetone,chloroform,benzene and aqueous mineral acids; Insoluble in water and diethylether. |
| Formula Weight | 145.16 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 8-Hydroxyquinoline |
Safety and Handling
- 8-Hydroxyquinoline
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 8-Hydroxyquinoline
RUO – Research Use Only