5-Benzyloxyindole-3-acetonitrile

Synonym(s):5-Benzyloxyindole-3-acetonitrile;NSC 73391

CAS NO.：2436-15-9
Empirical Formula: C17H14N2O
Molecular Weight: 262.31
MDL number: MFCD00022730
EINECS: 1592732-453-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:27:59

5-Benzyloxyindole-3-acetonitrile Structural

What is 5-Benzyloxyindole-3-acetonitrile?

Chemical properties

Crystalline powder

The Uses of 5-Benzyloxyindole-3-acetonitrile

Reactant for preparation of of β-carboline derivatives as antioxidants in the LDL oxidation model 1 Reactant for preparation of indole-N-acetic acid derivatives as aldose reductase inhibitors for diabetic complications treatment 2 Reactant for preparation of tryptamine analogs as antihypertensive agents.

The Uses of 5-Benzyloxyindole-3-acetonitrile

Reactant for preparation of of β-carboline derivatives as antioxidants in the LDL oxidation model
Reactant for preparation of indole-N-acetic acid derivatives as aldose reductase inhibitors for diabetic complications treatment
Reactant for preparation of tryptamine analogs as antihypertensive agents

Properties of 5-Benzyloxyindole-3-acetonitrile

Melting point:	76-80 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	502.3±40.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.232±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
pka	15.95±0.30(Predicted)
color	White to off white
CAS DataBase Reference	2436-15-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 5-Benzyloxyindole-3-acetonitrile

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.