Description

3-Chloro-7-Nitro-1H-Indole is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic building block characterized by its halogen and nitro functional groups. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoactive materials due to its indole core and electron-withdrawing substituents.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for method development and discovery chemistry in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-Up: A starting material for custom manufacturing and process optimization projects, supporting scale-up from gram to kilogram quantities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-7-Nitro-1H-Indole
CAS No.	165669-14-7
Molecular Formula	C8H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	196.59 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Nitro-3-chloro-1H-indole; 3-Chloro-7-nitroindole; 1H-Indole, 3-chloro-7-nitro-; 165669-14-7; 3-Chloro-7-nitro-1H-indole; 3-Cl-7-NO2-indole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-7-Nitro-1H-Indole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure compliance with high-purity research-grade standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.