Description

7-Cyanoindole is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic combination of an indole scaffold with a reactive cyano group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the indole core.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Bioconjugation and Probe Development: The cyano group can be further functionalized to create biochemical probes and labeling agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Cyanoindole
CAS No.	96631-87-7
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2
Molecular Weight	142.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indole-7-carbonitrile; 7-Cyano-1H-indole; Indole-7-carbonitrile; 7-CN-indole; 7-Cyanindole; 7-Indolecarbonitrile; 7-Cyano-indole; 96631-87-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Cyanoindole is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR for comprehensive characterization and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.