Indole-3-carboxaldehyde

• CAT Number: R022834
• CAS Number: 487-89-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 145.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1H-Indole-3-aldehyde; 1H-Indole-3-carbaldehyde; 1H-Indole-3-methanal; 3-Formyl-1H-indole; 3-Formylindole; 3-Indolylformaldehyde; Indole-3-aldehyde; Indole-3-carbaldehyde; NSC 10118; β-Indolylaldehyde
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7NO/c11-6-7-5-10-9-4-2-1-3-8(7)9/h1-6,10H
• InChIKey: OLNJUISKUQQNIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)C=O

Indole-3-carboxaldehyde（Cat No.:R022834）is an aromatic heterocyclic compound featuring an aldehyde group at the 3-position of the indole ring. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and natural product derivatives. Its structure allows for versatile transformations such as condensation, reductive amination, and cyclization reactions. Indole-3-carboxaldehyde is frequently used in medicinal chemistry for developing anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial agents. Its electron-rich indole core and reactive aldehyde functionality make it an essential building block in heterocyclic and drug discovery research.