2-Phenylindole-3-carboxaldehyde

CAS: 25365-71-3

Ref. 3D-FP53602

Product Information

• Name: 2-Phenylindole-3-carboxaldehyde
• Synonyms: 2-Phenyl-1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Phenylindole-3-carboxaldehyde is an organic compound that belongs to the class of bioactive molecules. It is a nitrogen heterocycle that has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in culture. 2-Phenylindole-3-carboxaldehyde has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This molecule can be used in the treatment of cancer, as it inhibits the growth of tumor cells by inhibiting DNA synthesis, which leads to cell death. The molecular structure can be altered by allylation or replacement with other functional groups. The 2-phenylindole moiety can be modified at its C2 position, altering its pharmacological properties and may lead to new anticancer drugs.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 221.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₁NO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H11NO/c17-10-13-12-8-4-5-9-14(12)16-15(13)11-6-2-1-3-7-11/h1-10,16H
• InChI key: InChIKey=IFIFXODAHZPTEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=Cc1c(-c2ccccc2)[nH]c2ccccc12