Description

2,3-Dimethyl-1H-Indole-5-Carbaldehyde is a versatile indole-based aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, which allows it to serve as a key precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel active molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex indole alkaloids and drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the indole scaffold's bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a key intermediate for producing specialized indole-based dyes and colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling and other asymmetric reactions.
• Academic and Contract Research: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dimethyl-1H-Indole-5-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	66258-21-7
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2,3-dimethyl-1H-indole; 2,3-Dimethyl-5-indolecarboxaldehyde; 1H-Indole-5-carboxaldehyde, 2,3-dimethyl-; 2,3-Dimethylindole-5-carbaldehyde; 5-Aldehydo-2,3-dimethylindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dimethyl-1H-Indole-5-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening a new container to maximize shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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