Description

3,7-Dimethyl-1H-Indole-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile indole derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive aldehyde group, which enables its use as a crucial precursor for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and neurology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing indole-based dyes and functional colorants.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop fluorescent tags and molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic applications.
• Academic & R&D: A fundamental reagent in university and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and novel heterocycle synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,7-Dimethyl-1H-Indole-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1463-72-5
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-3,7-dimethylindole; 3,7-Dimethylindole-2-carboxaldehyde; 3,7-Dimethyl-2-indolecarboxaldehyde; 2-Aldehyde-3,7-dimethylindole; 1H-Indole-2-carboxaldehyde, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde; 3,7-Dimethyl-2-formylindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,7-Dimethyl-1H-Indole-2-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.