5-Benzyloxyindole

• CAT Number: R049088
• CAS Number: 1215-59-4
• Molecular Formula: C15H13NO
• Molecular Weight: 223.28
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-(Phenylmethoxy)-1H-indole; 5-(Benzyloxy)-1H-indole; 5-Benzyloxyindole; Benzyl 1H-Indol-5-yl Ether; NSC 62895
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: 5-phenylmethoxy-1H-indole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H13NO/c1-2-4-12(5-3-1)11-17-14-6-7-15-13(10-14)8-9-16-15/h1-10,16H,11H2
• InChIKey: JCQLPDZCNSVBMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC2=CC3=C(C=C2)NC=C3

5-Benzyloxyindole (Cat No.: R049088) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C15H13NO. It features an indole core—a bicyclic structure composed of a benzene ring fused to a pyrrole ring—with a benzyloxy group attached at the 5-position. This substitution enhances the molecule’s lipophilicity and reactivity, making it useful in pharmaceutical and chemical research. 5-Benzyloxyindole serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, including serotonin analogs, receptor ligands, and various heterocyclic drugs targeting neurological or oncological pathways.