Description

6-Benzyloxyindole-3-Acetonitrile is a versatile indole-based chemical intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its functionalized indole core, which serves as a crucial building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex indole alkaloids and potential drug candidates targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel plant growth regulators or pesticides that leverage the indole scaffold's biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, or organic electronic materials.
• Academic & R&D: Essential reagent in medicinal chemistry labs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and novel heterocyclic compound library generation.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in multi-step synthetic routes to introduce the benzyloxy-indole moiety into larger, more complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Benzyloxyindole-3-Acetonitrile
CAS No.	57765-24-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₄N₂O
Molecular Weight	262.31 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Benzyloxy)-1H-indole-3-acetonitrile; 6-Benzyloxyindole-3-acetonitrile; 3-(Cyanomethyl)-6-(phenylmethoxy)-1H-indole; 6-O-Benzylindole-3-acetonitrile; 6-Benzyloxy-1H-indole-3-acetonitrile; 6-(Benzyloxy)indole-3-acetonitrile; (6-Benzyloxy-1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 6-Benzyloxyindole-3-Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards expected by the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (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	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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