Description

3-Cyano-4-Nitroindole is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which combines an electron-withdrawing nitro group and a cyano group on the indole scaffold, making it a versatile precursor for complex molecular transformations. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the construction of complex indole-based molecules with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials and functional dyes.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in creating labeled probes or modified biomolecules due to its reactive functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-4-Nitroindole
CAS No.	4770-00-7
Molecular Formula	C9H5N3O2
Molecular Weight	187.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile; 1H-Indole-3-carbonitrile, 4-nitro-; 4-Nitroindole-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-4-nitro-1H-indole; 4-Nitro-3-cyanoindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-4-Nitroindole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.