Compound Q&A
How is 1H-Indol-7-yl(phenyl)methanone (CAS: 70803-96-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
1H-Indol-7-yl(phenyl)methanone is typically synthesized via the condensation of indole with phenylmethanol in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum trichloride or zinc bromide. The reaction is carried out under reflux conditions, and the yield can be up to 85%.
About
CAS No
70803-96-2
English Name
1H-Indol-7-yl(phenyl)methanone
Molecular Formula
C15H11NO
Molecular Weight
221.26 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC3=C2NC=C3
InChIKey
FIAMTEUKWUNTSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-26 04:30
