Description

4-Glycidyloxy-2-Indolecarbonitrile is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring both an indole core and a reactive glycidyl ether moiety. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to incorporate complex indole-based architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new active ingredients with potential herbicidal or insecticidal properties.
• Polymer Modification: The glycidyloxy group allows for its use as a cross-linking agent or monomer in specialty epoxy and acrylic resin systems.
• Material Science: Used in the research of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials due to the conjugated indole system.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a probe or linker in bioconjugation chemistry and the development of biochemical tools.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Glycidyloxy-2-Indolecarbonitrile
CAS No.	73907-82-1
Molecular Formula	C12H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	214.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-4-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)-1H-indole; 4-(Glycidyloxy)-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile; 1H-Indole-2-carbonitrile, 4-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)-; 4-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile; Glycidyl 2-cyano-1H-indol-4-yl ether; 4-Glycidyloxyindole-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Glycidyloxy-2-Indolecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

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.