Description

5-(2-Chloroethoxy)-1H-Indole is a versatile indole derivative featuring a chloroethoxy side chain, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmacologically active molecules. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers engaged in medicinal chemistry and the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

The unique structure of 5-(2-Chloroethoxy)-1H-Indole enables its use in several high-value synthetic pathways:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of serotonin receptor modulators and other central nervous system (CNS) targeted compounds.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis in drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole core.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the production of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials requiring functionalized heterocycles.
• Chemical Biology: Useful for creating molecular probes and labeled compounds for biochemical assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(2-Chloroethoxy)-1H-Indole
CAS No.	849694-27-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	195.65 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(2-Chloroethoxy)indole; 1H-Indole, 5-(2-chloroethoxy)-; 5-(2-Chloroethoxy)indole; 849694-27-5; 5-(β-Chloroethoxy)indole; 5-(2-Chloroethoxy)-1H-indole; 5-(2-Chloroethoxy)indole (major)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(2-Chloroethoxy)-1H-Indole is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your critical work. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.