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solid

8-Amino-6-methoxyquinoline has oxidizing properties as well as potential anti-tuberculosis application with its antimycobacterial messages as well.

Distil it under N2 and at high vacuum, then recrystallise it several times from MeOH (0.4mL/g). It remains colourless for several months when purified in this way [Elderfield & Rubin J Am Chem Soc 75 2963 1953]. The hydrobromide [312693-53-1] M 255.1 has m 238o(dec). [Beilstein 22 III/IV 5934.]