Description

2H-Indole CAS NO 271-25-0 is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic organic compound that serves as a fundamental building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique bicyclic structure, featuring a benzene ring fused to a pyrrole ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various alkaloids, tryptamine derivatives, and other bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing certain indole-based dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or building block for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and advanced organic frameworks.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: May be used in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals, though typically in highly purified forms.

Basic Information

Product Name	2H-Indole
CAS No.	271-25-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7N
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2H-Indole; Indoline; 2,3-Dihydroindole; 2,3-Dihydro-1H-indole; Indolin; 1H-Indole, 2,3-dihydro-; 2,3-Dihydroindol; Benzopyrrolidine
EINECS	205-988-5

Quality Control

Our 2H-Indole is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including standard and high-purity, to meet diverse application needs. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥98.0% (Standard Grade)
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.