Description

5-Benzyloxy-7-Methylindole is a versatile indole derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which serves as a crucial intermediate for constructing more complex molecules with specific biological or material properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging the indole scaffold's bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Fluorescent Dye and Sensor Synthesis: Acts as a core structure for developing advanced fluorophores and chemosensors.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Benzyloxy-7-Methylindole
CAS No.	4792-65-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₅NO
Molecular Weight	237.30 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methyl-5-(phenylmethoxy)-1H-indole; 5-(Benzyloxy)-7-methylindole; 1H-Indole, 5-(benzyloxy)-7-methyl-; 5-Benzyloxy-7-methyl-1H-indole; 7-Methyl-5-benzyloxyindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Benzyloxy-7-Methylindole is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.