3-(1-Naphthoyl)indole
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-04-15
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
solid
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| Molecular Weight |
271.31
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
Pale orange to light pink crystalline solid
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: 3-(1-Naphthoyl)indole
CAS Number: 109555-87-5
Alias: 3-Naphthoylindole; Indol-3-yl 1-Naphthyl Ketone
Molecular Formula: C19H13NO
Molecular Weight: 271.31
IUPAC Name: (1H-indol-3-yl)(naphthalen-1-yl)methanone
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Aromatic ketone, naphthoylindole scaffold
- Structural Features: Indole ring linked via ketone bridge to 1-naphthyl group; highly conjugated aromatic system.
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: Pale orange to light pink crystalline solid
- Odor: Odorless
- Melting Point: 236℃
- Boiling Point: 512.2±23.0 °C (Predicted)
- Density: 1.267 g/cm3
- Solubility: DMSO (slightly), Methanol (slightly)
- Stability: Stable under inert atmosphere; light-sensitive.
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Friedel-Crafts acylation of indole with 1-naphthoyl chloride under Lewis acid catalysis (yield 85–93%).
Main Applications
- Research: Synthetic cannabinoid precursor; CB2 receptor ligand (Ki 192 nM).
- Forensics: Metabolite of JWH-018; reference standard for drug testing.
- Pharma: Scaffold for developing cannabinoid receptor modulators.
Safety & Storage Instructions
- Hazard Classification: Research chemical; potential psychoactive effects.
- Personal Protection: Wear gloves, goggles, dust mask; avoid inhalation/skin contact.
- Storage Condition: Sealed in dry, 2–8°C; protect from light and moisture.
- Transportation: Regulated as research controlled substance in some regions.
Quality Specifications
- Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
- Moisture: ≤0.5%
- Impurities: ≤1.0% total
- Storage: 0–8°C, inert atmosphere
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 109555-87-5 |
| Product Name | 3-(1-Naphthoyl)indole |
| Synonym | 3-Naphthoylindole |
| Molecular Formula | C19H13NO |
| Molecular Weight | 271.31 |
| Appearance | Pale orange crystalline solid |
| Melting Point | 236℃ |
| Storage Condition | Sealed, 2–8°C, dry, light-protected |
| Hazard Property | Research chemical; potential psychoactive |
| Main Usage | Synthetic cannabinoid precursor, forensic standard |
