Description

9H-Pyrido[3,4-B]Indole-3-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the β-carboline family. This versatile chemical building block is valued for its unique fused-ring structure, which serves as a critical scaffold in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for synthesizing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a core structure for developing new pesticides and herbicides with novel modes of action.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Serves as a research chemical in biochemical assays to study enzyme inhibition and receptor binding.
• Material Science: Investigated as a building block for organic electronic materials and photoactive compounds due to its conjugated system.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological development and exploratory synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	9H-Pyrido[3,4-B]Indole-3-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	83911-48-2
Molecular Formula	C12H7N3
Molecular Weight	193.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyano-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole; Norharmane-3-carbonitrile; 9H-β-Carboline-3-carbonitrile; β-Carboline-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-β-carboline; 83911-48-2; 9H-Pyrido[3,4-b]indole-3-carbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 9H-Pyrido[3,4-B]Indole-3-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and mass spectrometry, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.