Description

1-Benzyl-4-Chloroindole is a versatile indole derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a benzyl and a chloro substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high pharmacological and agrochemical relevance. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers, due to the indole core's electron-rich properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Utilized in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing specialty chemicals with specific chiral or functional properties.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-4-Chloroindole
CAS No.	77801-60-6
Molecular Formula	C15H12ClN
Molecular Weight	241.72 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-1-benzylindole; 1-Benzyl-4-chloro-1H-indole; 1H-Indole, 4-chloro-1-(phenylmethyl)-; 4-Chloro-1-(phenylmethyl)-1H-indole; 1-Benzyl-4-chloroindole; N-Benzyl-4-chloroindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyl-4-Chloroindole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.