Description

6-Amidinoindole is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both an indole core and an amidine functional group, makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel bioactive compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create innovative molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a building block for activity-based probes and inhibitors to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional unit in the creation of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Amidinoindole
CAS No.	71889-72-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9N3
Molecular Weight	159.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Amidino-1H-indole; 1H-Indole-6-carboximidamide; 6-Carbamimidoyl-1H-indole; 6-(Aminoiminomethyl)-1H-indole; 6-Indolecarboxamidine; 6-Amidinoindole hydrochloride (salt form); 6-Cyanamidoindole (related)
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Quality Control

Our 6-Amidinoindole is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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