CAS 2338-71-8: 5-fluoroindole-3-carboxaldehyde

5-Fluoro-1H-indole-3-carboxaldehyde

5-Fluoroindole-3-carboxaldehyde is a cell-based assay for the determination of the phytoalexin level in plants. It is also used as an analog to study the effect of nitroethane, chloride, aluminium and acid on plant cells. 5-Fluoroindole-3-carboxaldehyde has been shown to degranulate cells in a dose-dependent manner at a cellular level. This compound has been shown to enhance cancer cell proliferation by inhibiting apoptosis and degranulation. 5-Fluoroindole-3-carboxaldehyde can be used as an organic solvent in the lab because it does not react with other compounds or degrade into toxic substances.

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5-Fluoroindole-3-carboxaldehyde is a low molecular weight, water soluble, and stable chemical compound. It has a wide range of applications in the research field, including use as a versatile building block for complex compounds. This chemical is also used to synthesize useful intermediates and reaction components. 5-Fluoroindole-3-carboxaldehyde is a high quality reagent with many uses in research laboratories and produces no toxic byproducts.