6-Acetylindole

CAS: 81223-73-6

Ref. 3D-FA76786

Product Information

• Name: 6-Acetylindole
• Synonyms: Ethanone, 1-(1H-indol-6-yl)- (9CI), 1-(1H-indol-6-yl)ethanon, Ethanone,1-(1H-indol-6-yl)-

Description

6-Acetylindole is a natural compound that can be synthesized from aluminum chloride and triflate. It is a regioselective Friedel-Crafts acylation product of indole with an acylating agent, such as acetyl chloride. This product is used to synthesize other compounds, such as 6-acetylindoline and 5-acetylindole. The catalytic reaction requires an acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride or sulfuric acid. 6-Acetylindole is also used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, such as antihistamines, antispasmodics, and antipsychotic drugs.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 159.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₉NO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9NO/c1-7(12)9-3-2-8-4-5-11-10(8)6-9/h2-6,11H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=MVLKLQSCKJWWLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)c1ccc2cc[nH]c2c1