Description

3-Cyano-4-Azaindole is a high-value, heterocyclic organic building block characterized by its fused pyridine and pyrrole ring system. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in modern pharmaceutical research and development, enabling the synthesis of novel, complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries for creating targeted small molecule therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of kinase inhibitors and other targeted cancer therapies.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in hit-to-lead and lead optimization campaigns to explore structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a core scaffold for designing selective enzyme inhibitors and cellular probes.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the discovery of new active ingredients for crop protection.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for advanced organic electronic materials and ligands in catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-4-Azaindole
CAS No.	1196151-62-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3
Molecular Weight	143.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Azaindole-3-carbonitrile; 1H-Pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine; 3-Cyano-7-azaindole; 3-CN-4-AI; 4-Aza-3-cyanoindole; 1H-Pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-4-azaindole
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Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-4-Azaindole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, supporting your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
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.