Description

5-Azaindole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant importance in modern organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical precursor for the development of novel pharmaceutical agents and advanced materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other biologically active small molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty polymers.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and library synthesis in drug discovery.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Azaindole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	800401-65-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 7-Azaindole-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-7-azaindole; 2-Carboxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine; 1H-7-Azaindole-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Aza-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Aza-2-indolecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-Azaindole-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS). We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, ensuring compliance with your research and development specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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