Description

Indole-3,6-Dicarboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block belonging to the indole class of heterocyclic compounds. This compound is valued for its dual aldehyde functional groups, which make it a critical intermediate in synthesizing complex molecules for advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel indole-based drug candidates, including potential anticancer and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the indole scaffold's bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic semiconductors and emissive materials.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: The aldehyde groups act as sites for constructing complexing agents and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe & Dye Synthesis: Utilized in the creation of sensitive fluorescent markers and dyes for analytical and diagnostic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and the exploration of new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indole-3,6-Dicarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	110370-43-9
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO2
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indole-3,6-dicarboxaldehyde; 3,6-Diformylindole; 6-Formyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde; Indole-3,6-dialdehyde; 3,6-Indoledicarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Indole-3,6-Dicarboxaldehyde 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.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.