CAS 1134334-46-5

6-Methoxy-1-(phenylmethyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

Description:

6-Methoxy-1-(phenylmethyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde is an organic compound characterized by its indole structure, which is a bicyclic compound consisting of a benzene ring fused to a pyrrole ring. This particular compound features a methoxy group (-OCH3) at the 6-position and a phenylmethyl group (-CH2C6H5) at the 1-position of the indole, along with an aldehyde functional group (-CHO) at the 3-position. The presence of these functional groups contributes to its chemical reactivity and potential applications in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The methoxy group can influence the compound's electronic properties, while the aldehyde group can participate in various reactions, such as condensation and oxidation. Additionally, the phenylmethyl substituent may enhance the compound's lipophilicity, potentially affecting its biological activity. Overall, this compound may be of interest in the development of pharmaceuticals or as a building block in organic synthesis due to its unique structural features.

Formula: C₁₇H₁₅NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C17H15NO2/c1-20-15-7-8-16-14(12-19)11-18(17(16)9-15)10-13-5-3-2-4-6-13/h2-9,11-12H,10H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=TVYIIRJYNWCYPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(N1C=2C(C(C=O)=C1)=CC=C(OC)C2)C3=CC=CC=C3

Synonyms:

• 1-Benzyl-6-methoxyindole-3-carbaldehyde
• 1H-Indole-3-carboxaldehyde, 6-methoxy-1-(phenylmethyl)-
• 6-Methoxy-1-(phenylmethyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde
• 1-Benzyl-6-methoxy-1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde