Description

1-Benzyl-1H-Indole-3-Carbaldehyde is a versatile indole derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive aldehyde group, which enables the construction of complex heterocyclic frameworks essential for pharmaceutical and material science research. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging the indole scaffold's bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the creation of advanced organic electronic materials and dyes.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and as a standard reagent for exploring new synthetic routes to indole alkaloids.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile electrophile for condensation reactions, including the synthesis of more complex heterocycles via Pictet-Spengler or Friedländer reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-1H-Indole-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	10511-51-0
Molecular Formula	C16H13NO
Molecular Weight	235.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Benzylindole-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-1-benzylindole; 1-Benzyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde; N-Benzylindole-3-carbaldehyde; (1-Benzyl-1H-indol-3-yl)methanal; 1-Benzyl-3-formylindole; 3-Carbaldehyde-1-benzylindole; 10511-51-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyl-1H-Indole-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light 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.