Description

7-Cyano-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is prized for its unique molecular architecture, which combines a reactive cyano group with a carboxylic acid moiety on an indole scaffold, enabling diverse derivatization pathways. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other biologically active small molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its versatile indole-based structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where specific electronic properties are required.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes, fluorescent tags, and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Cyano-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	796870-32-1
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	186.17 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Cyanoindole-2-carboxylic Acid; 1H-Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 7-cyano-; 2-Carboxy-7-cyanoindole; 7-CN-1H-Indole-2-COOH; 796870-32-1; 7-Cyano-1H-indole-2-carboxylate; 7-Cyanoindol-2-carbonsäure (German); Acide 7-cyano-1H-indole-2-carboxylique (French)
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Quality Control

Our 7-Cyano-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product may be light-sensitive and hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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