Description

1-Ethyl-1H-Indole-5-Carbaldehyde is a versatile indole-based aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an indole core and a reactive formyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the indole scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic ligands, dyes, and functional polymers with specific electronic or photophysical properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for creating specialized compound libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-1H-Indole-5-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	944893-74-7
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-1-ethylindole; 1-Ethyl-5-formylindole; 1-Ethylindole-5-carboxaldehyde; 1H-Indole-5-carboxaldehyde, 1-ethyl-; 5-Carbaldehyde-1-ethylindole; 1-Ethyl-1H-indole-5-carbaldehyde; 1-Ethyl-5-indolecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with high-purity standards for research and development use. Each batch is accompanied by comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC chromatograms and NMR spectra. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening a new container to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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