5-Bromoindole

• CAT Number: R050841
• CAS Number: 10075-50-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H6BrN
• Molecular Weight: 196.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-Bromo-1H-indole
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-1H-indole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6BrN/c9-7-1-2-8-6(5-7)3-4-10-8/h1-5,10H
• InChIKey: VXWVFZFZYXOBTA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=CN2)C=C1Br

5-Bromoindole (Cat No.: R050841) is a halogenated heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₆BrN. It consists of an indole core substituted with a bromine atom at the 5-position, making it a useful intermediate in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry. The presence of the bromine allows for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald–Hartwig amination. 5-Bromoindole is commonly employed in the development of bioactive molecules, including serotonin analogs, kinase inhibitors, and fluorescent probes for biochemical and pharmacological research.