Description

3-Cyano-5-Nitroindole CAS NO 7147-14-0 is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both cyano and nitro functional groups on the indole scaffold, makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel compounds with specific electronic and biological properties. This product is primarily utilized by research scientists and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to develop novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides by serving as a core scaffold for new active molecules.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoactive materials due to its electron-withdrawing substituents.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a versatile scaffold for designing enzyme inhibitors, fluorescent probes, and molecular tags.
• Academic & Contract Research: Serves as a fundamental reagent for methodological development and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-5-Nitroindole
CAS No.	7147-14-0
Molecular Formula	C9H5N3O2
Molecular Weight	187.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile; 1H-Indole-3-carbonitrile, 5-nitro-; 3-Cyano-5-nitro-1H-indole; 5-Nitroindole-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-5-nitroindole; 5-Nitro-3-cyanoindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Cyano-5-Nitroindole is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our standard grade meets a typical purity specification of ≥97% (HPLC), with detailed impurity profiling available. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, and we support custom synthesis to meet specific purity requirements (e.g., ≥98%, ≥99%) for advanced research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystals
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.