Description

4-Benzyloxymethyl-1H-Indole-3-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, synthetically valuable indole derivative. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new active ingredients in crop protection and plant growth regulation.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile starting material for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs via reactions at the aldehyde and indole functional groups.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological studies and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyloxymethyl-1H-Indole-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	887575-83-9
Molecular Formula	C17H15NO2
Molecular Weight	265.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Benzyloxymethyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde; 1H-Indole-3-carboxaldehyde, 4-(phenylmethoxy)methyl]-; 4-(Benzyloxymethyl)indole-3-carbaldehyde; 4-BOM-indole-3-carboxaldehyde; 4-(Benzyloxymethyl)-1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde; 4-(Benzyloxymethyl)indole-3-carboxaldehyde; 4-(Phenylmethoxymethyl)-1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Benzyloxymethyl-1H-Indole-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your research or production specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening. Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Single Maximum Impurity	≤ 0.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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