Description

(1H-Indol-3-Ylmethylene)Malononitrile is a versatile organic building block and key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a precursor in the development of functional dyes, pharmaceutical agents, and advanced materials. It is needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel compounds with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• As a key intermediate in pharmaceutical research, particularly for the synthesis of indole-based bioactive molecules.
• In the development of functional dyes and pigments for optoelectronic applications and sensors.
• As a building block for advanced organic materials, including non-linear optical (NLO) materials and organic semiconductors.
• For the synthesis of agrochemicals, where the indole scaffold is a common motif in active ingredients.
• In academic and industrial R&D as a reagent for studying cyclization and condensation reactions.
• As a precursor for coordination compounds and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with potential catalytic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1H-Indol-3-Ylmethylene)Malononitrile
CAS No.	75629-62-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₉N₃
Molecular Weight	219.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2,2-Dicyanovinyl)indole; (Indol-3-ylmethylene)propanedinitrile; 2-(1H-Indol-3-ylmethylene)malononitrile; 3-(Dicyanomethylene)indoline (tautomer); 1H-Indole-3-carboxaldehyde dicyanomethylene derivative; Indole-3-malononitrile derivative; Knoevenagel adduct of indole-3-carboxaldehyde and malononitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (1H-Indol-3-Ylmethylene)Malononitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by HPLC), physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.