1-Ethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde

What it is

1-Ethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde is a substituted azaindole derivative featuring an aldehyde functional group attached to the pyrrolopyridine core. This heterocyclic compound is typically supplied as a solid and serves as a highly functionalized building block for organic synthesis.

Common Uses

Applications include its role as a key intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of bioactive molecules and kinase inhibitors. It is commonly used in medicinal chemistry research and the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing scaffolds.