Description

1-Methylindole-3-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive aldehyde group attached to the indole scaffold, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of tryptamine derivatives, receptor ligands, and potential drug candidates targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel plant growth regulators, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialized indole-based dyes and organic pigments for high-performance applications.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of fluorescent tags, enzyme inhibitors, and molecular probes for biochemical research.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and heterocyclic compound research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylindole-3-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	19012-03-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO
Molecular Weight	159.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-1-methylindole; 1-Methyl-3-formylindole; 1-Methylindole-3-aldehyde; N-Methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde; 1-Methyl-3-indolecarboxaldehyde; 3-Carboxaldehyde-1-methylindole; 19012-03-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methylindole-3-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, 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 and is 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 (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.