Description

1-Methyl-1H-Indole-6-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity indole derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive aldehyde functional group, which enables the construction of complex heterocyclic frameworks essential for modern research and development. This compound is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to the development of functional organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the indole scaffold's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoresponsive materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile starting material for synthesizing complex heterocycles, ligands for catalysis, and other specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-1H-Indole-6-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	21005-45-8
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO
Molecular Weight	159.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Formyl-1-methylindole; 1-Methyl-6-indolecarboxaldehyde; 1-Methylindole-6-carboxaldehyde; 1-Methyl-1H-indole-6-carboxaldehyde; 6-Carbaldehyde-1-methylindole; 1-Methyl-6-formylindole; 21005-45-8; 1-Methylindole-6-aldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-1H-Indole-6-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability, especially after opening the original container.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.