Description
6-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indole (CAS No. 66354-87-8) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C15H13N. This heterocyclic aromatic compound features a methyl-substituted indole core with a phenyl group at the 2-position, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a fine white to off-white crystalline powder. Ideal for researchers in medicinal chemistry, this compound is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability and shipped with comprehensive analytical data, including 1H NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry reports. Storage recommendation: -20°C under nitrogen atmosphere.
Properties
- CAS Number: 66354-87-8
- Complexity: 232
- IUPAC Name: 6-methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indole
- InChI: InChI=1S/C15H13N/c1-11-7-8-13-10-15(16-14(13)9-11)12-5-3-2-4-6-12/h2-10,16H,1H3
- InChI Key: WHOVJSPCXWJPBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 207.104799419
- Molecular Formula: C15H13N
- Molecular Weight: 207.27
- SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(N2)C3=CC=CC=C3
- Topological: 15.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 207.104799419
- Synonyms: 6-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indole, 66354-87-8, 6-methyl-2-phenylindole, 1H-Indole, 6-methyl-2-phenyl-, NSC93842, MFCD01113281, CHEMBL4203603, SCHEMBL11524627, SCHEMBL13541758, DTXSID70294050, 6-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indole #, NSC-93842, STK699765, AKOS005607170, SB38195, NCGC00343138-01, AS-59185, DB-073737, ST4029924, CS-0312644, W18811, AB01332727-02, SR-01000515871, SR-01000515871-1
Application
6-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indole serves as a key building block in the synthesis of pharmacologically active indole derivatives. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of serotonin receptor modulators and kinase inhibitors. Its structural motif is frequently employed in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders. The methyl and phenyl substitutions provide opportunities for further functionalization in combinatorial chemistry approaches.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H318 (100%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P332+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Dam. 1 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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