Description

7-Chloro-4-Indole Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile indole derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated indole structure makes it an essential intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceutical compounds and agrochemicals. This product is primarily targeted at research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated heterocyclic core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in OLED device research.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, ligands for catalysis, and functional organic materials due to its reactive carboxylic acid and indole groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry programs, library synthesis for high-throughput screening, and methodological development in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Chloro-4-Indole Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	588688-45-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	195.60 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chloro-1H-indole-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-7-chloroindole; 7-Chloroindole-4-carboxylic acid; 1H-Indole-4-carboxylic acid, 7-chloro-; 7-Chloro-4-indolecarboxylic acid; 7-Cl-4-ICA
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Quality Control

Our 7-Chloro-4-Indole Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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