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Indole-3-acetamide (CAS 879-37-8)

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Alternate Names:
3-Indolylacetamide
Application:
Indole-3-acetamide is a GSK-3β, VEGF, and JAK3 inhibitor
CAS Number:
879-37-8
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
174.20
Molecular Formula:
C10H10N2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Indole-3-acetamide is a GSK-3beta, VEGF, and JAK3 inhibitor. Indole-3-acetamide also inhibits NAD+-dependent histone deacetylases, cycin-dependent kinases, and CaMKIId. This compound is of interest in various fields of chemistry and biology due to the significance of both the indole and acetamide components in biological systems and synthetic chemistry. Indole-3-acetamide is a precursor in the biosynthesis of indole-3-acetic acid, which is a primary form of the plant hormone auxin. Auxins play a role in plant growth and development, regulating processes such as cell elongation, root formation, and response to light and gravity. In synthetic chemistry, the indole structure is a valuable building block for the synthesis of a wide array of molecules.


Indole-3-acetamide (CAS 879-37-8) References

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Indole-3-acetamide, 1 g

sc-255213
1 g
$44.00

Indole-3-acetamide, 5 g

sc-255213A
5 g
$198.00