Description

3-Cyano-1H-Indole-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile molecular scaffold, which incorporates both a carboxylic acid and a nitrile group, enabling diverse derivatization for the creation of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active indole-based compounds, including potential kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole core structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for advanced organic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and fluorescent tags for biochemical research.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-1H-Indole-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	889942-87-4
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	186.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile; 1H-Indole-5-carboxylic acid, 3-cyano-; 3-Cyanoindole-5-carboxylic acid; 3-CN-1H-Indole-5-COOH; 5-Carboxyindole-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-5-indolecarboxylic acid; 889942-87-4
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Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-1H-Indole-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.