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Indole-5-carboxaldehyde, 98%
Description
Indole-5-carboxaldehyde is used as a reactant in preparation of curcumin derivatives as anti-proliferative & anti-inflammatory agents; and in synthesis of para-para stilbenophanes by McMurry coupling. It is also used as a reactant in stereoselective synthesis of dibenzylideneacetone derivatives as β-amyloid imaging probes and in structure-based drug design of aurora kinase A inhibitors.
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Indole-5-carboxaldehyde is used as a reactant in preparation of curcumin derivatives as anti-proliferative & anti-inflammatory agents; and in synthesis of para-para stilbenophanes by McMurry coupling. It is also used as a reactant in stereoselective synthesis of dibenzylideneacetone derivatives as β-amyloid imaging probes and in structure-based drug design of aurora kinase A inhibitors.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 96°C to 100°C |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 145.16 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Indole-5-carboxaldehyde |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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