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M14943

Sigma-Aldrich

5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde

≥99%

Synonym(s):

3-Formyl-5-methoxyindole, NSC 521754

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H9NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
175.18
Beilstein:
132769
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥99%

mp

179-183 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COc1ccc2[nH]cc(C=O)c2c1

InChI

1S/C10H9NO2/c1-13-8-2-3-10-9(4-8)7(6-12)5-11-10/h2-6,11H,1H3

InChI key

TUWARWGEOHQXCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • reactant in synthesis of tryptophan dioxygenase inhibitors as potential anticancer immunomodulators
  • reactant in preparation of inhibitor of the C-terminal domain of RNA polymerase II
  • reactant in preparation of imidazopyridines and imidazobenzothiazoles
  • reactant in preparation of fluorescent neuroactive probes for brain imaging
  • reactant in preparation of antibacterial agents
  • reactant in synthesis of antiandrogens

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Signal Word

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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European journal of medicinal chemistry, 46(5), 1874-1881 (2011-03-19)
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