Description

1H-Indole-1-Butanoic Acid, 5-Bromo-3-Formyl- is a high-purity, multi-functional indole derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both bromo and formyl substituents, makes it a versatile building block for synthesizing complex bioactive molecules. This compound is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to develop advanced active ingredients for crop protection products, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in complex multi-step organic syntheses, leveraging the reactivity of the bromo and aldehyde functional groups for further derivatization.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a scaffold or probe in biochemical and pharmacological research to study enzyme interactions and receptor binding.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate for the development of specialty polymers or organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1H-Indole-1-Butanoic Acid, 5-Bromo-3-Formyl-
CAS No.	887405-82-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₂BrNO₃
Molecular Weight	310.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-3-formyl-1H-indole-1-butanoic acid; 5-Bromo-3-formylindole-1-butanoic acid; 1-Butanoic acid, 5-bromo-3-formyl-1H-indole-; 5-Bromo-1H-indole-1-butanoic acid, 3-formyl-; 5-Bromo-3-formyl-1H-indole-1-butyric acid; 3-Formyl-5-bromoindole-1-butyric acid; 5-Bromo-3-formylindole-1-butyric acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1H-Indole-1-Butanoic Acid, 5-Bromo-3-Formyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure product integrity and traceability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments, supporting compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for advanced pharmaceutical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤3.0% Any single impurity ≤1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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