Description

1H-Indole, 7-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)- is a high-purity, fluorinated indole derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a sophisticated building block for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, offering a unique trifluoromethyl-substituted indole scaffold that can impart desirable metabolic stability and lipophilicity to target molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in oncology, CNS, and anti-inflammatory therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Used in the design and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity of the indole core.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for functional organic materials, including organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a molecular probe or tag in biochemical research due to its distinctive fluorinated structure.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies in fluorination chemistry and heterocyclic compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Indole, 7-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)-
CAS No.	1360885-98-8
Molecular Formula	C10H8F3N
Molecular Weight	199.17 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-7-methylindole; 7-Methyl-6-trifluoromethylindole; 1H-Indole-7-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl; 6-Trifluoromethyl-7-methylindole; 7-Methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)indole; 7-Methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-1H-indole
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Quality Control

Our 1H-Indole, 7-Methyl-6-(Trifluoromethyl)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids/bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.