Description

2-Cyano-3-(1-Phenylindol-3-Yl)Acrylate is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a conjugated acrylate system linked to a phenylindole moiety, which is critical for its electronic and photophysical properties. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced functional materials, particularly those requiring specific light-absorption or charge-transfer characteristics. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for developing novel active ingredients and optoelectronic components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways where the indole-acrylate scaffold is active.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a core component or dopant in the emissive layer of OLED devices due to its favorable photoluminescent properties.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Employed as a photosensitizer or co-sensitizer to improve light harvesting and electron injection efficiency.
• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: Investigated for use in frequency doubling, optical switching, and data storage technologies because of its strong electron donor-acceptor system.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemistry research, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Cyano-3-(1-Phenylindol-3-Yl)Acrylate
CAS No.	56396-35-1
Molecular Formula	C20H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	314.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-(1-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acrylate; 2-Cyano-3-(1-phenylindol-3-yl)propenoic acid ethyl ester; (2E)-2-Cyano-3-(1-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)prop-2-enoic acid; 1-Phenyl-3-(2-cyano-2-ethoxycarbonylvinyl)indole; Ethyl 2-cyano-3-(1-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acrylate; 2-Cyano-3-(1-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acrylic acid ethyl ester; NSC 407296
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-3-(1-Phenylindol-3-Yl)Acrylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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