Compound Q&A
What industries use 7-Chloro-1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde (CAS: 1008-07-7)?
Answer
7-Chloro-1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde (CAS: 1008-07-7) is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of various indole derivatives with potential medicinal properties. It is also used in the production of certain dyes and pigments, as well as in some sensor applications due to its reactivity and specific functional groups. Its use in semiconductors and polymers is less common but not unheard of, depending on the specific chemical environment and reactivity of the compound.
About
CAS No
1008-07-7
English Name
7-Chloro-1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C9H6ClNO
Molecular Weight
179.61 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)Cl)NC=C2C=O
InChIKey
NHJNOJSRXQVQRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 15:15
