Description

1-Ethyl-1H-Indole-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, specifically an indole derivative functionalized at the 2-position. This compound is crucial for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the preparation of complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive indole core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants and fluorescent markers for industrial and analytical applications.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for creating libraries of novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-1H-Indole-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	40913-43-7
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2-formylindole; 1-Ethylindole-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-1-ethylindole; 1-Ethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxaldehyde; 1-Ethyl-2-indolecarboxaldehyde; 2-Carbaldehyde-1-ethylindole; 40913-43-7; 1-Ethyl-2-indolealdehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-1H-Indole-2-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 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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.