2-phenyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile

• CAT Number: L002463
• CAS Number: 51072-85-6
• Molecular Formula: C15H10N2
• Molecular Weight: 218.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H10N2/c16-10-13-12-8-4-5-9-14(12)17-15(13)11-6-2-1-3-7-11/h1-9,17H
• InChIKey: UKTCNGNAHOKIGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2-Phenyl-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile(CAT: L002463) is a heterocyclic aromatic compound featuring an indole core with a phenyl group at the 2-position and a nitrile (-CN) group at the 3-position. This compound is of interest in medicinal chemistry, as the indole scaffold is commonly found in bioactive molecules, including pharmaceuticals. The nitrile group can act as an electrophilic center, providing a site for further chemical modifications. Compounds with this structure are often explored for their potential in developing inhibitors, receptor modulators, or other therapeutic agents due to the indole’s ability to interact with biological targets like enzymes and receptors.