Description

6-Chloroindole is a halogenated indole derivative, a versatile and high-value organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a key precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling the introduction of the indole scaffold with a reactive chlorine substituent. This compound is critically needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for functional polymers, dyes, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used in the study of enzyme inhibitors and as a probe in biochemical assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloroindole
CAS No.	17422-33-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClN
Molecular Weight	151.59 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-1H-indole; 1H-Indole, 6-chloro-; Indole, 6-chloro-; 6-Chlorindole; 6-Cl-indole; NSC 406913; 6-Chloroindole, 98%
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Quality Control

Our 6-Chloroindole is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to meet precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °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.