Description

Cyano-(2-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indol-3-Yl)-Acetic Acid is a specialized indole-based chemical intermediate featuring a reactive cyanoacetic acid moiety. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic molecules, enabling the development of novel compounds with targeted biological or material properties. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating new active ingredients and by fine chemical manufacturers producing advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel indole-derived drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Serves as a versatile precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments requiring specific indole structures.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in creating linker molecules for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) due to its reactive functional groups.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Cyano-(2-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indol-3-Yl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	54744-67-1
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	216.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyanoacetyl-2-indolinone; 2-Oxo-1,2-dihydro-3H-indole-3-acetonitrile; 3-(Cyanomethyl)-2-indolinone; 3-(Cyanomethyl)indolin-2-one; 2-Indolinone-3-acetonitrile; (2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile; 3-(Cyanomethyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one
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Quality Control

Our Cyano-(2-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indol-3-Yl)-Acetic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer material suitable for research and industrial synthesis, with typical purity grades exceeding 95% (HPLC). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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