Description

1H-Indole-2-Carboxaldehyde, 3-Chloro-1-Methyl- CAS NO 126309-77-1 is a versatile halogenated indole derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its functionalized aromatic core, which provides a reactive aldehyde group and a chloro substituent for selective derivatization and molecular diversification. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to construct complex heterocyclic scaffolds for drug discovery and active ingredient development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel indole-based drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized organic ligands, dyes, and photostabilizers.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling and heterocycle formation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Indole-2-Carboxaldehyde, 3-Chloro-1-Methyl-
CAS No.	126309-77-1
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	193.63 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde; 3-Chloro-1-methylindole-2-carbaldehyde; 1-Methyl-3-chloroindole-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-3-chloro-1-methylindole; 3-Chloro-1-methyl-2-indolecarboxaldehyde; 3-Chloro-1-methylindole-2-carboxaldehyde; 1-Methyl-3-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1H-Indole-2-Carboxaldehyde, 3-Chloro-1-Methyl- is produced under strict quality management protocols. 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 to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 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.