Description

1-Methylindole-2-Carboxaldehyde 97 is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive formyl group on the indole scaffold, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the indole core's bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing indole-based colorants and fluorescent markers.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylindole-2-Carboxaldehyde 97
CAS No.	27421-51-8
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO
Molecular Weight	159.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde; 1-Methyl-2-formylindole; 2-Formyl-1-methylindole; 1-Methylindole-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Carboxaldehyde-1-methylindole; 1-Methyl-2-indolecarboxaldehyde; 1-Methylindole-2-aldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methylindole-2-Carboxaldehyde 97 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

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 easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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