CAS 1074-87-9: 1H-Indole-7-methanol

Description: 1H-Indole-7-methanol, with the CAS number 1074-87-9, is an organic compound characterized by its indole structure, which consists of a fused benzene and pyrrole ring. This compound features a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) at the 7-position of the indole ring, contributing to its unique chemical properties. It is typically a white to off-white solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols, owing to the presence of the hydroxymethyl group. 1H-Indole-7-methanol is of interest in various fields, including medicinal chemistry, due to its potential biological activities, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The compound can participate in various chemical reactions, such as oxidation and substitution, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its stability and reactivity can be influenced by the surrounding functional groups and the overall molecular environment. As with many indole derivatives, it may also exhibit fluorescence, which can be useful in biological imaging applications.

Formula: C₉H₉NO

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9NO/c11-6-8-3-1-2-7-4-5-10-9(7)8/h1-5,10-11H,6H2

InChI key: InChIKey=UBJBKRMNBMMMHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: OCC1=CC=CC=2C=CNC21

Synonyms:

• (1H-Indol-7-yl)methanol
• 1H-Indole-7-methanol
• 1H-indol-7-ylmethanol
• Indole-7-methanol

INDOLE-7-METHANOL

CAS: 1074-87-9

• Formula: C₉H₉NO
• Purity: 98%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 147.1739

INDOLE-7-METHANOL

CAS: 1074-87-9

• Purity: 97.0%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 147.177001953125

7-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-indole

CAS: 1074-87-9

• Formula: C₉H₉NO
• Purity: 97%
• Color and Shape: beige solid
• Molecular weight: 147.17g/mol

Indole-7-methanol

CAS: 1074-87-9

Indole-7-methanol is a flavin cofactor that catalyses the formylation of indole-7-carboxylic acid. Indole-7-methanol can be …

• Formula: C₉H₉NO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 147.17 g/mol