Description

7-Cyano-6-Azaindole is a high-value nitrogen-containing heterocyclic building block with the CAS number 1159827-11-8. This compound is a critical intermediate in modern pharmaceutical research and development, prized for its unique fused ring structure that enables the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought after by medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel drug candidates and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of kinase inhibitors, particularly in oncology and anti-inflammatory therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials and ligands in catalytic systems.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in universities and CROs for method development and exploratory synthetic chemistry projects.
• Chemical Library Synthesis: A valuable scaffold for generating diverse compound libraries for high-throughput screening in drug discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Cyano-6-Azaindole
CAS No.	1159827-11-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3
Molecular Weight	143.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Azaindole-7-carbonitrile; 1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-7-carbonitrile; 7-Cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine; 7-Cyano-6-azaindole; 1159827-11-8; 7-CN-6-Azaindole
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Quality Control

Our 7-Cyano-6-Azaindole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for each shipment, supporting cGMP and ISO standards for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

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