Description

5-Cyanoindole-3-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde and a cyano group on the indole scaffold, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other biologically active heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Building block for organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a scaffold for designing molecular probes, fluorescent dyes, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Academic & Contract Research: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyanoindole-3-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	17380-18-6
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O
Molecular Weight	170.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indole-3-carboxaldehyde, 5-cyano-; 5-Cyano-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-5-cyanoindole; 5-Cyanoindole-3-aldehyde; 5-CN-indole-3-CHO; 5-Cyano-3-formylindole; 3-Aldehyde-5-cyanoindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Cyanoindole-3-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with the standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis.

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). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.