Description

1-Methyl-5-Nitro-1H-Indole is a high-purity, versatile nitro-substituted indole derivative. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its defined reactivity and structural framework. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the indole scaffold for biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating more complex heterocyclic compounds and functionalized indoles.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or intermediate in the development of organic electronic materials and dyes.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in nitration reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-5-Nitro-1H-Indole
CAS No.	29906-67-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1-methylindole; 1-Methyl-5-nitroindole; 5-Nitro-1-methyl-1H-indole; 1H-Indole, 1-methyl-5-nitro-; 1-Methyl-5-nitroindole; 5-Nitro-1-methylindole; 29906-67-0; NSC 406120
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-5-Nitro-1H-Indole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.