Chemical Name: | 1H-Indole-3-ethanamine, 6-bromo- |
CAS Number: | 96624-18-9 |
Product Number: | AG00IJUE(AGN-PC-0JNG1W) |
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Molecular Formula: | C10H11BrN2 |
Molecular Weight: | 239.1117 |
The application of 2-(6-Bromo-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanamine in chemical synthesis lies in its versatile reactivity as a key building block. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of various biologically active molecules, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. As a primary amine with a bromoindole moiety, it allows for selective functionalization and elaboration through various synthetic transformations such as cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and reductive aminations. Additionally, the presence of the indole ring confers unique aromatic and electron-rich properties that enable the diversification of chemical structures. The strategic incorporation of 2-(6-Bromo-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanamine into synthetic routes offers chemists a powerful tool to access complex molecular architectures and explore new avenues in drug discovery and material science.