Description

Thiocyanic Acid, 7-Nitro-1H-Indol-3-Yl Ester is a specialized organic building block and chemical intermediate of significant interest in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining a nitro-substituted indole scaffold with a reactive thiocyanate ester functional group, enabling precise chemical modifications. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds, potential agrochemicals, and materials science research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the research and development of novel indole-based drug candidates, particularly for targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of new experimental herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the nitro-indole structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic systems, facilitating studies in chemical reactivity and methodology development.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for potential applications in the development of organic semiconductors, dyes, or photoactive materials due to its conjugated system.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme activity or cellular processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiocyanic Acid, 7-Nitro-1H-Indol-3-Yl Ester
CAS No.	885266-79-5
Molecular Formula	C9H5N3O2S
Molecular Weight	219.22 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Nitro-1H-indol-3-yl thiocyanate; 3-Thiocyanato-7-nitro-1H-indole; 7-Nitroindole-3-thiocyanate; 7-Nitro-1H-indole-3-carbonothioic S-acid; 7-Nitroindol-3-yl thiocyanat; Thiocyanic acid 7-nitro-1H-indol-3-yl ester; NSC 83616
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Thiocyanic Acid, 7-Nitro-1H-Indol-3-Yl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. While typically supplied as a standard laboratory-grade material, specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles 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). Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be amber-colored or kept in secondary opaque packaging. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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