Cas no 879-37-8 (2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide)

2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetamide is a versatile indole derivative with significant applications in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis. Its indole core structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the development of bioactive compounds, including potential drug candidates targeting neurological and metabolic disorders. The acetamide functional group enhances its reactivity, facilitating further derivatization for tailored molecular designs. This compound exhibits favorable solubility and stability under standard conditions, ensuring reliable performance in research and industrial processes. Its well-characterized synthetic pathways allow for scalable production with high purity, meeting stringent quality requirements. Researchers value 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide for its structural modularity and compatibility with diverse reaction conditions.
2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide structure
2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide structure
Product Name:2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide
CAS No:879-37-8
MF:C10H10N2O
MW:174.199202060699
MDL:MFCD00005641
CID:40179
PubChem ID:24857238
Update Time:2025-10-28

2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • Indole-3-acetamide
    • 1H-Indol-3-ylacetamide
    • 1H-Indole-3-acetamide
    • 2-(1H-INDOL-3-YL)ACETAMIDE
    • INDOLE-3-ACETAMIDE CRYSTALLINE
    • 3-Indoleacetamide
    • 3-Indolylacetamide
    • NSC 1969
    • Indoleacetamide
    • (indol-3-yl)acetamide
    • C10H10N2O
    • 1-Indole-3-acetamide
    • 2-(3-Indolyl)acetamide
    • (1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide
    • Indole-3-acetamide (8CI)
    • O9SEW65XW3
    • Indole-3-acetamide (6CI,8CI)
    • ZOAMBXDOGPRZLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • 2-indol-3-ylacetamide
    • TSR
    • PubChem7350
    • 1H-indol-3-yl-acetamide
    • 3-INDOLE ACETAMIDE
    • bmse000696
    • Indole-3
    • Indole-3-acetamide (6CI, 8CI)
    • AM1212
    • 1H-Indole-3-ethanimidic acid
    • EN300-74842
    • EINECS 212-904-4
    • DB08652
    • DTXSID60236686
    • CS-W017500
    • FT-0615869
    • Indole-3-acetamide, 98%
    • A15869
    • SCHEMBL8082815
    • NSC1969
    • 879-37-8
    • I0668
    • 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)-acetamide
    • 99FEA035-A073-4863-9F14-923310E3BC45
    • NS00039231
    • Auxin amide
    • SY014237
    • Oprea1_704903
    • SCHEMBL40822
    • CHEBI:16031
    • Q27097844
    • Z33546521
    • FS-2701
    • NSC-1969
    • AC-23418
    • InChI=1/C10H10N2O/c11-10(13)5-7-6-12-9-4-2-1-3-8(7)9/h1-4,6,12H,5H2,(H2,11,13)
    • 3-Indolylacetamide;NSC 1969
    • 879-06-1
    • HY-W016784
    • MFCD00005641
    • Indole--d5-3-acetaMide
    • ZOAMBXDOGPRZLP-UHFFFAOYSA-
    • SB15031
    • HMS1740A02
    • HB0341
    • IAM
    • CCG-266389
    • I-0900
    • UNII-O9SEW65XW3
    • HMS3604E11
    • s5610
    • AKOS001129741
    • C02693
    • BCP27037
    • 2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetamide #
    • Indole-3-acetamide,98%
    • Indole-3-acetamide; 2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetamide; 2-(3-Indolyl)acetamide; 3-Indolylacetamide; NSC 1969
    • DTXCID90159177
    • DB-011565
    • 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide
    • MDL: MFCD00005641
    • Inchi: 1S/C10H10N2O/c11-10(13)5-7-6-12-9-4-2-1-3-8(7)9/h1-4,6,12H,5H2,(H2,11,13)
    • InChI Key: ZOAMBXDOGPRZLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • SMILES: O=C(CC1C2C(=CC=CC=2)NC=1)N

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 174.07900
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 174.079
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
  • Heavy Atom Count: 13
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 2
  • Complexity: 205
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Surface Charge: 0
  • Tautomer Count: 3
  • XLogP3: 0.8
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 58.9

Experimental Properties

  • Color/Form: Not determined
  • Density: 1.285 g/cm1.285
  • Melting Point: 152.0 to 156.0 deg-C
  • Boiling Point: 469.7°C at 760 mmHg
  • Flash Point: 237.8 °C
  • Refractive Index: 1.687
  • PSA: 58.88000
  • LogP: 1.89600
  • Solubility: Not determined

2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide Security Information

2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide Customs Data

  • HS CODE:2933990090
  • Customs Data:

    China Customs Code:

    2933990090

    Overview:

    2933990090. Other heterocyclic compounds containing only nitrogen heteroatoms. VAT:17.0%. Tax refund rate:13.0%. Regulatory conditions:nothing. MFN tariff:6.5%. general tariff:20.0%

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    Product Name, component content, use to, Please indicate the appearance of Urotropine, 6- caprolactam please indicate the appearance, Signing date

    Summary:

    2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

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2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide Production Method

Production Method 1

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Nitrile hydratase
Reference
Synthesis of various aromatic amide derivatives using nitrile hydratase of Rhodococcus rhodochrous J1
Mauger, Jacques; et al, Tetrahedron, 1989, 45(5), 1347-54

Production Method 2

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium tert-butoxide Catalysts: Stereoisomer of dibromo[(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene][6-phenyl-7-(phenylmethyl… Solvents: tert-Butanol ;  24 h, 70 °C
Reference
Aerobic oxidation of primary amines to amides catalyzed by an annulated mesoionic carbene (MIC) stabilized Ru complex
Yadav, Suman; et al, Catalysis Science & Technology, 2021, 11(21), 7018-7028

Production Method 3

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: 1,1′-Carbonyldiimidazole Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  1.5 h, rt
1.2 Reagents: Ammonia Solvents: Water ;  18 h, rt
Reference
Development of [18F]Maleimide-Based Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β Ligands for Positron Emission Tomography Imaging
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Production Method 4

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Phosphorus trichloride ;  5 min, 50 - 55 °C
1.2 3 h, 50 - 55 °C
1.3 Reagents: Ammonia Solvents: Water ;  pH 8, cooled
Reference
Direct reductive coupling of indoles to nitrostyrenes en route to (indol-3-yl)acetamides
Aksenov, Alexander V.; et al, RSC Advances, 2016, 6(96), 93881-93886

Production Method 5

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Ammonium hydroxide Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  0 °C; 1 h, 0 °C → rt
Reference
Design, synthesis and anti-AD effects of dual inhibitor targeting glutaminyl cyclase/GSK-3β
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Production Method 6

Reaction Conditions
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Reference
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Production Method 7

Reaction Conditions
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1.2 Reagents: Hydrochloric acid Solvents: Water
Reference
Production of indole-3-acetic acid and related indole derivatives from L-tryptophan by Rubrivivax benzoatilyticus JA2
Mujahid, Md.; et al, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2011, 89(4), 1001-1008

Production Method 8

Reaction Conditions
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Reference
Kinetic, Spectroscopic, and X-Ray Crystallographic Evidence for the Cooperative Mechanism of the Hydration of Nitriles Catalyzed by a Tetranuclear Ruthenium-μ-oxo-μ-hydroxo Complex
Yi, Chae S.; et al, Organometallics, 2008, 27(9), 2030-2035

Production Method 9

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Oxalyl chloride Catalysts: Dimethylformamide Solvents: Dichloromethane ;  cooled; 4 h, rt
1.2 Reagents: Ammonia Solvents: Water ;  cooled; 3 h, cooled
Reference
Synthesis, single crystal X-ray analysis and vibrational spectral studies of 3,4-di(1H-indol-3-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione
Guo, Qian; et al, Journal of Molecular Structure, 2023, 1281,

Production Method 10

Reaction Conditions
Reference
Synthesis and properties of azoles and their derivatives. 32. Synthesis and some reactions of hydrochlorides of indolylcarboxylic acid iminoesters
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Production Method 11

Reaction Conditions
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Reference
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Production Method 12

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Ammonia Solvents: Water ;  cooled; 3 h, rt
Reference
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Production Method 13

Reaction Conditions
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Reference
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Production Method 14

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Hydrochloric acid
2.1 -
Reference
Synthesis and properties of azoles and their derivatives. 32. Synthesis and some reactions of hydrochlorides of indolylcarboxylic acid iminoesters
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Production Method 15

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Reference
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Production Method 16

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Sulfur Solvents: Pyridine
Reference
Oxidative degradation of a-substituted carboxylic acids
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2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide (CAS No. 879-37-8): A Comprehensive Overview

2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide, also known by its CAS number 879-37-8, is a chemical compound that has garnered significant attention in the fields of organic chemistry, pharmacology, and materials science. This compound is characterized by its indole-based structure, which is a heterocyclic aromatic system with a nitrogen atom at position 1. The indole moiety is a fundamental building block in many natural products and bioactive molecules, making 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide a valuable compound for both academic and industrial research.

The structure of 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide consists of an indole ring substituted with an acetamide group at the 3-position. This substitution pattern is critical for its biological activity and chemical reactivity. The indole ring's aromaticity and the electron-donating properties of the acetamide group contribute to its unique electronic characteristics, which are exploited in various applications. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of this compound in drug discovery, particularly in targeting specific enzymes and receptors involved in diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.

In terms of synthesis, 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide can be prepared through several routes, including Friedl?nder synthesis, which involves the condensation of an o-amino aryl aldehyde with a ketone or aldehyde. The choice of synthetic method depends on the desired scale, purity, and cost-effectiveness. Researchers have also explored green chemistry approaches to synthesize this compound, emphasizing sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

The biological activity of 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide has been extensively studied. It has shown promising results as a potential anticancer agent by inhibiting key enzymes such as histone deacetylases (HDACs). HDAC inhibitors are known to induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in cancer cells, making them valuable targets for chemotherapy. Recent clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of similar compounds in reducing tumor growth and improving patient outcomes.

Beyond its pharmacological applications, 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide has also found use in materials science. Its ability to form self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on various surfaces makes it a candidate for applications in nanotechnology and surface modification. SAMs are crucial for creating functional surfaces with tailored properties, such as improved biocompatibility or enhanced catalytic activity.

In conclusion, 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide, with its CAS number 879-37-8, is a versatile compound with diverse applications across multiple disciplines. Its indole-based structure provides a foundation for exploring new drug candidates and advanced materials. As research continues to uncover its potential, this compound is poised to play an increasingly important role in both academic and industrial settings.

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