6-Methoxyindole

• CAT Number: R046581
• CAS Number: 3189-13-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H9NO
• Molecular Weight: 147.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 6-Methoxy-1H-indole; 6-(Methyloxy)-1H-indole; NSC 92517
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 6-methoxy-1H-indole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9NO/c1-11-8-3-2-7-4-5-10-9(7)6-8/h2-6,10H,1H3
• InChIKey: QJRWYBIKLXNYLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=CN2

6-Methoxyindole (Cat No.: R046581) is an aromatic heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₉NO, featuring a methoxy group at the 6-position of the indole ring. It is a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, including tryptamine derivatives and serotonin analogs. The methoxy substitution influences the electronic properties of the indole ring, enhancing its reactivity in electrophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions. 6-Methoxyindole is widely used in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and neurochemical research due to its role in modulating bioactive compound synthesis.