CAS 10601-19-1: 5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde

5-Methoxy-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde is a chemical intermediate that is used as a building block in organic synthesis. It is an important reagent for the synthesis of complex compounds, and it can be used as a versatile building block or reaction component. 5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde has been shown to be useful for the preparation of indoles, indazoles, benzofurans, and other heterocyclic compounds. 5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde has high purity and quality and can be used as a speciality chemical for research purposes.

5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde is a useful organic compound for research related to life sciences.

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5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde

5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde is a molecule that belongs to the genus of indolequinones. It has been shown to have potent inhibitory activity against prostate cancer cells, and also has anti-cancer properties. 5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells by inducing apoptosis in prostate cancer cells. 5-Methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde also suppresses the growth of cervical cancer cells and breast cancer cells. This molecule binds to the hydrogen bond sites on DNA, which may be one reason for its anti-cancer properties. The molecule is fluorescent and can be used as a marker for detecting cancers or other diseases in living tissue.