7-(Trifluoromethyl)indole CAS 172217-02-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.172217-02-6
Molecular FormulaC9H6F3N
Molecular Weight185.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

7-(Trifluoromethyl)indole CAS 172217-02-6 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 7-(Trifluoromethyl)indole (CAS 172217-02-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H6F3N, MW 185.15 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C9H6F3N, 7-(Trifluoromethyl)indole contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 185.15 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 7-(Trifluoromethyl)indole under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H6F3N
Molecular Weight185.15 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2006
Halogen ContentF-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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