Description

7-Fluoro-1H-Indole-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated indole derivative, serving as a critical building block in modern organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which combines the indole heterocycle with a carboxylic acid and a fluorine substituent, enabling precise structural modifications for advanced material and pharmaceutical development. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require sophisticated intermediates for drug discovery and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating advanced polymers and organic electronic materials with specific optoelectronic properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a probe or labeling reagent due to the reactivity of the carboxylic acid group, facilitating bioconjugation and target identification studies.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways involving fluorinated heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Fluoro-1H-Indole-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	908600-75-9
Molecular Formula	C9H6FNO2
Molecular Weight	179.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxy-7-fluoroindole; 7-Fluoro-6-indolecarboxylic Acid; 7-Fluoro-1H-indole-6-carboxylic acid; 1H-Indole-6-carboxylic acid, 7-fluoro-; 908600-75-9; 7-Fluoroindole-6-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 7-Fluoro-1H-Indole-6-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and development use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.