1043601-50-8 | 7-Bromo-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile

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Description

• Catalog Number: AD70626
• Chemical Name: 7-Bromo-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile
• CAS Number: 1043601-50-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H5BrN2
• Molecular Weight: 221.0534
• MDL Number: MFCD15523477
• SMILES: N#Cc1c[nH]c2c1cccc2Br

Upstream Synthesis Route

7-Bromo-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile is a versatile building block in chemical synthesis due to its unique structure and reactivity. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various biologically active molecules such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its bromo and cyano functional groups offer opportunities for further derivatization, enabling the introduction of diverse substituents for fine-tuning of physicochemical properties and biological activities. In organic chemistry, 7-Bromo-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile is commonly used in the construction of heterocyclic frameworks through cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and cyclization reactions. Its role as a precursor in the synthesis of indole derivatives underscores its significance in the development of new drug candidates and functional materials.