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3-Indoleacetonitrile (CAS 771-51-7)

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Alternate Names:
(3-Indolyl)acetonitrile; 3-(Cyanomethyl)indole
Application:
3-Indoleacetonitrile is a plant growth activator
CAS Number:
771-51-7
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
156.18
Molecular Formula:
C10H8N2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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3-Indoleacetonitrile functions as a precursor in the synthesis of various indole derivatives. It acts as a key intermediate in the production of indole-3-acetic acid. 3-Indoleacetonitrile serves as a starting material for the synthesis of biologically active compounds in the experimental. Its mechanism of action involves undergoing chemical transformations to yield indole-3-acetic acid or other indole-based molecules.


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3-Indoleacetonitrile, 5 g

sc-256518
5 g
$60.00