Description

5-Cyano-4-Azaindole-3-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular scaffold, featuring both cyano and aldehyde functional groups, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of kinase inhibitors, particularly in oncology research, and other small molecule drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a versatile scaffold for designing molecular probes, enzyme inhibitors, and chemical libraries for high-throughput screening.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor for organic electronic materials and functional polymers due to its electron-withdrawing groups and planar structure.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in universities and CROs for methodological studies in heterocyclic chemistry and the synthesis of complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyano-4-Azaindole-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1190319-27-7
Molecular Formula	C9H5N3O
Molecular Weight	171.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-5-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine; 5-Cyano-4-aza-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde; 1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde, 5-cyano-; 5-Cyano-4-azaindole-3-carboxaldehyde; 5-Cyano-1H-4-azaindole-3-carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5-Cyano-4-Azaindole-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.