Description

5,6-Difluoroindole is a high-value fluorinated indole derivative, a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique difluoro substitution pattern on the indole core makes it an essential intermediate for creating novel compounds with enhanced biological activity and material properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Material Science: Used in the research and production of advanced organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) emitters and charge transport materials.
• Fluorine Chemistry: A valuable synthon for introducing fluorine atoms into complex molecular architectures to modulate lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and bioavailability.
• Academic & Contract Research: Serves as a standard reagent in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories for methodological development and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Difluoroindole
CAS No.	169674-01-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5F2N
Molecular Weight	153.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Difluoro-1H-indole; 1H-Indole, 5,6-difluoro-; 5,6-Difluoroindole; Difluoroindole; 5,6-Difluoro-1H-indole; 169674-01-5 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,6-Difluoroindole is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your research and production needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.