Description

4-Cyano-3-Nitro-6-Azaindole is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring a cyano group and a nitro substituent on an azaindole core, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex pharmacophores. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the discovery and development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel small molecule drugs, particularly kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of new candidate molecules for crop protection and pest management agents.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Acts as a core scaffold for creating tool compounds to study biological pathways and protein functions.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and advanced polymers due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring specialized heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-3-Nitro-6-Azaindole
CAS No.	1190320-14-9
Molecular Formula	C8H4N4O2
Molecular Weight	188.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-4-carbonitrile; 6-Azaindole-4-carbonitrile, 3-nitro-; 1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-4-carbonitrile, 3-nitro-; 4-Cyano-3-nitro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine; 3-Nitro-4-cyano-6-azaindole; 4-Cyano-3-nitro-6-aza-indole
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Cyano-3-Nitro-6-Azaindole is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including purity (HPLC), identity confirmation (NMR, IR), and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.