5-Bromo-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile

• CAT Number: L035205
• CAS Number: 902772-13-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H5BrN2
• Molecular Weight: 221.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H5BrN2/c10-7-1-2-9-6(3-7)4-8(5-11)12-9/h1-4,12H
• InChIKey: PWYJCECTKKQOTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=C1Br)C=C(N2)C#N

5-Bromo-1H-indole-2-carbonitrile is a brominated indole derivative commonly utilized in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis research. Featuring a bromine atom at the 5-position and a cyano group on the indole ring, this compound serves as a valuable building block for synthesizing bioactive molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry. It is frequently used in the development of kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators. Its structural stability and reactivity make it ideal for research focused on drug discovery and advanced material synthesis.