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4-Nitroindole-3-carboxaldehyde (CAS 10553-11-4)

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CAS Number:
10553-11-4
Molecular Weight:
190.16
Molecular Formula:
C9H6N2O3
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4-Nitroindole-3-carboxaldehyde (4-NIC) is a highly significant organic compound that has undergone extensive examination owing to its diverse range of applications in scientific research. Functioning as a heterocyclic aldehyde, 4-Nitroindole-3-carboxaldehyde is synthesized through the reaction between nitroethane and indole-3-carboxaldehyde. While the precise mechanism of action for 4-Nitroindole-3-carboxaldehyde remains incompletely understood, it is believed that the compound exerts its effects by binding to the active site of enzymes, including cyclooxygenase-2, cytochrome P450, and thromboxane A2 synthase, consequently inhibiting their activity. The binding interaction between 4-Nitroindole-3-carboxaldehyde and the active site of enzymes is conjectured to occur through the formation of hydrogen bonds with specific residues within the active site.


4-Nitroindole-3-carboxaldehyde (CAS 10553-11-4) References

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4-Nitroindole-3-carboxaldehyde, 1 g

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1 g
$124.00