Description

1,6-Dimethyl-1H-Indole-3-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity indole derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a reactive aldehyde group for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks essential in modern chemistry. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new pesticides and herbicides by serving as a core scaffold for bioactive molecules.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Employed in the creation of specialized indole-based dyes with unique color and stability properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for constructing complex chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Serves as a standard reagent for methodological studies in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Dimethyl-1H-Indole-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	202584-14-3
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Dimethylindole-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-1,6-dimethylindole; 1H-Indole-3-carboxaldehyde, 1,6-dimethyl-; 1,6-Dimethyl-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde; 202584-14-3; 1,6-Dimethylindole-3-aldehyde; 3-Carbaldehyde-1,6-dimethylindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,6-Dimethyl-1H-Indole-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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