Description

3-Bromo-1H-Indole-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile indole derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized indole scaffold that enables the construction of complex molecules with tailored biological and material properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional organic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for targeting neurological disorders, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole core's bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the creation of advanced polymers, organic semiconductors, and liquid crystals.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Employed to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Academic & Contract Research: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1H-Indole-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	219508-19-7
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	240.06 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxy-3-bromoindole; 3-Bromo-6-indolecarboxylic Acid; 3-Bromo-1H-indole-6-carboxylic acid; 1H-Indole-6-carboxylic acid, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromoindole-6-carboxylic Acid; 219508-19-7; 3-Br-6-COOH-Indole
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-1H-Indole-6-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0% / ≥99.0% (High Purity Grades Available)
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%

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