Description

7-Nitroindole CAS NO 6960-42-5 is a versatile nitro-substituted heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique electronic properties make it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile precursor for indole chemistry, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic frameworks and functionalized indole derivatives.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or dopant for creating advanced organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and colorants.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies involving enzyme inhibition and as a probe molecule in biochemical assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Nitroindole
CAS No.	6960-42-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Nitro-1H-indole; 1H-Indole, 7-nitro-; Indole, 7-nitro-; 7-Nitroindole; NSC 406120; 6960-42-5; 7-Nitro-indole; 7-Nitro-1H-indole
EINECS	230-150-8

Quality Control

Our 7-Nitroindole is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	148°C - 152°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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