1H-Indol-2-ylmethanol

CAS: 24621-70-3

Ref. 3D-FI61388

Product Information

• Name: 1H-Indol-2-ylmethanol
• Synonyms: 1H-Indole-2-methanol, (1H-indol-2-yl)methanol

Description

1H-Indol-2-ylmethanol is a model compound for the synthesis of bioactive molecules. It is used in biological studies as an inhibitor of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, heart disease, and inflammatory pain. The nitro group on 1H-Indol-2-ylmethanol has been shown to activate various enzymes involved in the inflammatory response. The hydroxy group on 1H-Indol-2-ylmethanol has been shown to inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which are responsible for the production of prostaglandins that cause inflammation.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 147.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₉NO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9NO/c11-6-8-5-7-3-1-2-4-9(7)10-8/h1-5,10-11H,6H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=XEEANGGQJOWRTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCc1cc2ccccc2[nH]1