Chemical Name: | 1H-Indole-5-ethanesulfonamide, N-methyl- |
CAS Number: | 98623-50-8 |
Product Number: | AG005U1Q(AGN-PC-00MPUH) |
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Molecular Formula: | C11H14N2O2S |
Molecular Weight: | 238.3061 |
2-(1H-Indol-5-yl)-N-methylethanesulfonamide is a versatile compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis for its unique properties. In the realm of organic chemistry, this specific compound serves as a valuable building block due to its ability to introduce both the indole and sulfonamide functional groups into a variety of target molecules. The presence of the indole moiety imparts aromaticity and potential for diverse reactivity, while the sulfonamide group offers a handle for further derivatization. These characteristics make 2-(1H-Indol-5-yl)-N-methylethanesulfonamide a valuable tool for the formation of complex organic structures in synthetic routes, facilitating the creation of novel compounds with potential applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials science, and other fields where precise chemical synthesis is paramount.