Description

Indole-5-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-value aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an indole nucleus and a reactive formyl group, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material for the synthesis of serotonin receptor modulators, kinase inhibitors, and other bioactive indole derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole scaffold.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport materials and emitting layer components in display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing advanced colorants and fluorescent markers.
• Academic and R&D: Fundamental reagent in medicinal chemistry research and methodology development for constructing complex heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indole-5-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	1196-69-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formylindole; 1H-Indole-5-carboxaldehyde; 5-Indolecarboxaldehyde; 5-Indolylaldehyde; 5-Formyl-1H-indole; Indole-5-aldehyde; 5-Carboxyindole aldehyde; 5-Indolealdehyde
EINECS	214-813-9

Quality Control

Our Indole-5-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	195 - 200 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.