CAS 271-34-1: 1H-Pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine

5-Azaindole is a factor VIIa inhibitor. Also useful intermediate for pharmaceutical application. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

5-Azaindole is a fine chemical that is used as a building block in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals. 5-Azaindole has been shown to be an effective reagent for the synthesis of complex compounds with versatile building blocks. This compound is also a useful scaffold for organic synthesis, which can be used to produce compounds with varied properties for research purposes or as speciality chemicals.

5-Azaindole is a heterocyclic compound that has been studied for its biological properties. It is a prodrug of trifluoroacetic acid, which can be used to treat metabolic disorders and autoimmune diseases. 5-Azaindole has also been shown to increase the expression of growth factor in cells, which may be useful in treating pain or bowel disease. This drug is metabolized by hydroxylation followed by conjugation with glucuronic acid and excretion in the urine. 5-Azaindole is also converted to an active form by enzymatic oxidation of a hydroxyl group and protonation on the nitrogen atom, as well as conversion to sorafenib (a drug used to inhibit tumor growth).

5-Azaindole