Description

3-Formyl-4-Azaindole-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group on an azaindole scaffold, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex pharmacophores. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients. Its utility extends to materials science for the development of specialized organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of kinase inhibitors, anticancer agents, and other small-molecule therapeutics targeting various disease pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a versatile scaffold for designing activity-based probes, molecular tags, and linker molecules in bioconjugation chemistry.
• Organic Materials Synthesis: A precursor for constructing complex conjugated systems and ligands used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and coordination polymers.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development in organic chemistry and for creating bespoke compound libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Formyl-4-Azaindole-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1190316-75-6
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-5-carboxylic acid, 3-formyl-; 3-Formyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-5-carboxylic acid; 4-Azaindole-5-carboxylic acid, 3-formyl-; 3-Formyl-4-aza-indole-5-carboxylic acid; 3-FAIC; 3-Formyl-4-azaindole-5-COOH
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Formyl-4-Azaindole-5-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All materials are characterized and released against comprehensive specifications, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to moisture during use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.