55950-05-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-(1H-indol-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanol
• Synonyms: 1-(1H-Indol-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanol; 1H-indole-2-methanol, alpha-methyl-alpha-4-pyridinyl-
• CAS NO: 55950-05-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₄N₂O
• Molecular Weight: 238.2845
• Mol File: 55950-05-5.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 488.1°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 249°C
• Density: 1.258g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 2.42E-10mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.681
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-(1H-indol-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-(1H-indol-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanol(55950-05-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-(1H-indol-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanol(55950-05-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 55950-05-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1-(1H-indol-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanol, also known as viagen, is a chemical compound with a molecular formula C16H15NO. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 241.30 g/mol. Viagen is a pharmaceutical intermediate that is used in the synthesis of various drugs and drug candidates. It belongs to the class of compounds known as indole derivatives and pyridine derivatives. Viagen has potential application in the treatment of various diseases and conditions, and its synthesis and properties have been widely studied in scientific research.

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Relevant articles and documents

Dihydropyridines in synthesis and biosynthesis. V. Synthesis of pyridocarbazole alkaloids: Olivacine and (±)-guantambuine

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