Description

7-Azaindole-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical precursor for the development of novel pharmaceutical agents and bioactive molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in hit-to-lead optimization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its privileged scaffold.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a precursor in the research and synthesis of new active ingredients for crop protection.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and advanced materials.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Utilized in universities and research institutes for exploring new chemical reactions and biological activities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in creating novel ligands for metal catalysis or as a core structure in organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	7-Azaindole-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	479553-01-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-7-azaindole; 4-Carboxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine; 7-Aza-1H-indole-4-carboxylic acid; 7-Azaindole-4-carboxylic acid; 4-(7-Azaindolyl)carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 7-Azaindole-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.