Description

7-(Chloromethyl)-1H-Indazole is a versatile and high-value pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block. Its molecular structure, featuring both an indazole core and a reactive chloromethyl group, makes it a critical precursor for synthesizing more complex bioactive molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology, neurology, and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the indazole scaffold's bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a versatile linker or functional handle in the design of chemical probes and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) reagents.
• Material Science Research: Potential precursor for creating specialized polymers or organic electronic materials with unique properties.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for fine chemical manufacturers producing bespoke compounds for client R&D programs.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in university and government labs for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-(Chloromethyl)-1H-Indazole
CAS No.	944904-24-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClN2
Molecular Weight	166.61 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indazole, 7-(chloromethyl)-; 7-(Chloromethyl)-1H-indazole; 7-Chloromethyl-1H-indazole; 1H-Indazole-7-methanol, 1-chloro-; 7-(Chloromethyl)indazole; 944904-24-9; 7-Chloromethylindazole
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Quality Control

Our 7-(Chloromethyl)-1H-Indazole is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We support cGMP-compliant production for advanced pharmaceutical applications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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