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Cinchophen

Also known as 2-Phenylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid, 2-Phenyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid, 2-Phenylcinchoninic acid

CAS 132-60-5Formula C16H11NO2Molar mass 249.27 g/molEC 205-067-1
GHS signal word: Warning. Pictograms: Harmful or irritant 25 suppliers listed
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Cinchophen chemical structure, C16H11NO2, CAS 132-60-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Needles from methanol or diluted alcohol
Melting point
218 °C
Solubility
RAPIDLY LOSES WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION ON EXPOSURE TO AIR, SOL IN WATER, ALC, PRACTICALL…
HS code
293349
Category
Heterocyclic building blocks
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What is Cinchophen?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2-phenyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid is a member of quinolines.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
2-phenylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid
CAS number
132-60-5 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
205-067-1
Molecular formula
C16H11NO2
UNII
39Y533Z02M
MDL number
MFCD00006750
InChIKey
YTRMTPPVNRALON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H11NO2/c18-16(19)13-10-15(11-6-2-1-3-7-11)17-14-9-5-4-8-12(13)14/h1-10H,(H,18,19)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=NC3=CC=CC=C3C(=C2)C(=O)O

Synonyms

  • 2-Phenylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid
  • 2-Phenyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid
  • 2-Phenylcinchoninic acid
  • Agotan
  • Atophan
  • Cinchophene
  • Phenoquin
  • Quinophan
  • Quinophen
  • Cinconal
  • Quinofen
  • Tervalon
  • Mylofanol
  • Rhematan
  • Tophosan
  • Alutyl
  • Atocin
  • Rheumin
  • Tophol
  • Vantyl
  • Viophan
  • Artam
  • Aciphenochinoline
  • Cinchophenic acid
  • Aciphenochinolinium
Show all 39 synonyms
  • Aminophan
  • Cincosal
  • Ikterosan
  • Phenophan
  • Traubofan
  • Artexin
  • Atigoa
  • 2-Phenylcinchonic acid
  • Artamin
  • Acifenokinolin
  • Cincofene
  • Cincofeno
  • 4-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 2-phenyl-
  • Cinchoninic acid, 2-phenyl-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Needles from methanol or diluted alcoholexp.
Odour
ODORLESSexp.
Taste
SLIGHTLY BITTER TASTEexp.
Melting point
218 °Cexp.
Solubility
RAPIDLY LOSES WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION ON EXPOSURE TO AIR, SOL IN WATER, ALC, PRACTICALLY INSOL IN ETHER /LITHIUM SALT OCTAHYDRATE/exp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
249.27 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
249.079 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.6calc.
Topological polar surface area
50.19 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
3calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc(-c2ccc3ccccc3n2)cc1

c1ccc(-c2ccc3ccccc3n2)cc1

3 rings, 16 atoms, the 2-Phenylquinoline ring system.

2,154 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Warning
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant

Hazard statements

  • H302Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary statements (5)
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Use classes: Pharmaceuticals.

Roles

  • antirheumatic drug
  • gout suppressant
  • pharmaceutical

How it is made

Prepared by heating pyruvic acid with aniline & benzaldehyde or with benzylidene aniline in absolute alcohol: doebner, gieseke, ann 242, 290 (1887). Also from acetophenone & isatinic acid in alcoholic koh: pfitzinger, j prakt chem 38, 582 (1882), 56, 293 (1897).

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, prohibited in cosmetics
    Name: Cinchophen (INN), its salts, derivatives and salts of these derivatives, Ref no: 8, Annex ref: II/8

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Cinchophen is traded under.

HS 2933.49Indicative HS code

Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether…

World exports in 2024
$939M
−14.6% vs 2023, imports $1.48B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China30.1%
  2. India * partner reported16.7%
  3. Switzerland * partner reported14.1%
Top importers
  1. United Kingdom19.2%
  2. Germany16.0%
  3. Romania8.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Cinchophen is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Cinchophen, based on the data on this page

What is Cinchophen?

2-phenyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid is a member of quinolines.

What is the CAS number of Cinchophen?

The CAS registry number of Cinchophen is 132-60-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Cinchophen?

The molecular formula of Cinchophen is C16H11NO2 and its molar mass is 249.27 g/mol.

What is Cinchophen used for?

Use classes: Pharmaceuticals.

Is Cinchophen hazardous?

Cinchophen carries the GHS signal word "Warning". Main hazards: harmful if swallowed. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Cinchophen?

Cinchophen is usually classified under HS code 293349 (Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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