CAS 73747-53-2

1-(1H-Indol-1-yl)-1-propanone

Description:

1-(1H-Indol-1-yl)-1-propanone, also known as indole-3-propanone, is an organic compound characterized by its indole structure, which is a bicyclic compound consisting of a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring. This compound features a propanone functional group, indicating the presence of a ketone. It is typically a white to off-white solid or crystalline substance, and it is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). The compound is of interest in various fields, including medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis, due to its potential biological activities and applications in drug development. Its structure allows for various chemical modifications, making it a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Safety data should be consulted for handling, as with any chemical substance, to ensure proper precautions are taken during use.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₁NO

InChI: InChI=1S/C11H11NO/c1-2-11(13)12-8-7-9-5-3-4-6-10(9)12/h3-8H,2H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=XBYKGSPCVQTMGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CC)(=O)N1C=2C(C=C1)=CC=CC2

Synonyms:

• 1-Propanone, 1-(1H-indol-1-yl)-
• 1H-Indole, 1-(1-oxopropyl)-
• Indole, 1-propionyl-
• 4-20-00-03183 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• NSC 82325
• NSC 82325
• 1-(1H-indol-1-yl)propan-1-one
• N-Propionylindole
• 1-(1H-Indol-1-yl)-1-propanone
• N-Propionylindole
• Ketone, indol-1-yl ethyl
• 1-(1-Oxopropyl)-1H-indole
• BRN 0133478