Description

1-Methyl-1H-Indole-6-Carbonitrile is a versatile and high-purity organic building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized indole core, which serves as a critical scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the indole structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the creation of advanced organic electronic materials and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: An essential building block for constructing more complex heterocyclic compounds in medicinal and process chemistry.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-1H-Indole-6-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	20996-87-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2
Molecular Weight	156.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Cyano-1-methylindole; 1-Methyl-6-cyanoindole; 1-Methylindole-6-carbonitrile; 6-Cyano-1-methyl-1H-indole; 1-Methyl-1H-indole-6-carbonitrile; 20996-87-6; 1-Methyl-6-indolecarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-1H-Indole-6-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay by HPLC, identification by spectroscopic methods, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.