5-Chloroindole
Cosmetic Ingredients & Actives

5-Chloroindole

CAS Number: 17422-32-1

Formula C8H6ClN
Mol. Weight 151.59 g/mol
Purity ≥98.0%
Appearance White to light tan crystalline powder

5-Chloroindole is a halogenated indole derivative used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of cosmetic actives, pharmaceutical compounds, and fragrance components. The indole scaffold is fundamental in the construction of tryptophan analogs, anti-aging peptides, and specialty UV absorbers. Its chlorine substituent at the 5-position enables selective functionalization for producing high-value cosmetic and pharmaceutical intermediates. AB Enterprises supplies high-purity 5-Chloroindole for research and synthesis applications.

Specifications

CAS Number 17422-32-1
Molecular Formula C8H6ClN
Molecular Weight 151.59 g/mol
Appearance White to light tan crystalline powder
Assay / Purity ≥98.0%
Melting Point 58–62°C
Loss on Drying ≤0.5%
Heavy Metals ≤10 ppm
Storage Store in cool, dry, dark area in tightly closed containers
Packaging As per requirement

Packaging & Bulk Pricing

Volume-based pricing — larger quantities mean better rates


1 – 5 kg
Sample / Lab HDPE jar, sealed Ships in 1–2 days
25 – 100 kg
Bulk Bulk industrial pack / carboy Ships in 3–7 days
100+ kg
Contract / OEM Custom packaging Lead time on request

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