Description

3-(1H-Indol-4-Yl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, which combines an indole moiety with a reactive benzaldehyde group, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a probe or scaffold in the design of enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands for biological studies.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(1H-Indol-4-Yl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	893737-34-3
Molecular Formula	C15H11NO
Molecular Weight	221.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Formylphenyl)-1H-indole; 3-(1H-Indol-4-yl)benzaldehyde; 3-(4-Indolyl)benzaldehyde; 1H-Indole-4-carboxaldehyde, 3-phenyl-; Benzaldehyde, 3-(1H-indol-4-yl)-; 893737-34-3; 4-(3-Carboxyphenyl)indole (related acid)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(1H-Indol-4-Yl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and structural identity for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Spectrum matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.