2-(2-(Pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile CAS 21191-05-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.21191-05-9
Molecular FormulaC15H11N3
Molecular Weight233.27 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2-(Pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile CAS 21191-05-9 chemical structure

Description

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

2-(2-(Pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile (CAS 21191-05-9), molecular formula C15H11N3 and molecular weight 233.27 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group, 2-(2-(Pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile is typically pale yellow to yellow low-melting solid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 233.27 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

CATO manufactures 2-(2-(Pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-3-yl)acetonitrile 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 FormulaC15H11N3
Molecular Weight233.27 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963
Nitrogen Atoms3

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