6-Cyanoindole

CAS Number: 15861-36-6

Molecular Formula: C9H6N2

About 6-Cyanoindole

6-Cyanoindole (CAS 15861-36-6) has emerged as a critical high purity fine chemicals building block within the United States pharmaceutical R&D sector, particularly as domestic CDMOs accelerate the synthesis of novel indole-based neuroprotective and anti-cancer therapeutics. 1H-Indole-6-carbonitrile is increasingly soug...

6-Cyanoindole Specifications

CAS Number

15861-36-6

Molecular Formula

C9H6N2

Molecular Weight

142.16 g/mol

IUPAC Name

1H-indole-6-carbonitrile

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC(=CC2=C1C=CN2)C#N

InChI Key

LIINGNMKNRSOGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

15861-36-6

Molecular Formula

C9H6N2

Molecular Weight

142.16 g/mol

IUPAC Name

1H-indole-6-carbonitrile

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC(=CC2=C1C=CN2)C#N

InChI Key

LIINGNMKNRSOGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

142.16 g/mol

Pharmaceutical Development

A key building block in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in developing new drugs targeting neurological disorders

Organic Synthesis

An essential building block in the synthesis of complex molecules and indole derivatives including potential anti-cancer agents and neuroprotective drugs

Material Science

A component used in the formulation of advanced materials such as organic semiconductors, dyes, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photovoltaic devices

Biological Research

A biochemical reagent used to study biological pathways and mechanisms, particularly as a potential inhibitor for Paenibacillus larvae spore germination

Fluorescent Probes

A material utilized to develop fluorescent probes for imaging applications to visualize cellular processes in live cells

Chemical Intermediate

A reactant used for the parallel synthesis of dihydroisoquinolines, benzoyl indoles, and the preparation of tryptophan analogs or PPARα/γ dual agonists