indole7carboxylic

Indole-7-carboxylic acid is an organic compound that belongs to the indole family, characterized by a bicyclic structure consisting of a benzene ring fused to a pyrrole ring. The carboxylic acid functional group is attached at the seventh position of the indole ring. This molecule is a derivative of indole, a naturally occurring aromatic heterocyclic compound found in various biological systems. Its chemical formula is C9H7NO2 and it has a molecular weight of approximately 161.16 g/mol. Indole-7-carboxylic acid can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, often involving cyclization and functional group modification of precursor molecules. While not as extensively studied as some other indole derivatives, it has potential applications in medicinal chemistry and as a building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Research into its biological activities and chemical properties continues to explore its utility. Its physical properties include being a solid at room temperature with a defined melting point. Solubility characteristics depend on the solvent, typically showing more solubility in polar organic solvents.