9H-Pyrido[3,4-b]indole, CAS No. 244-63-3

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244-63-3

Catalog No. EBD12567

CAS 244-63-3

Name 9H-Pyrido[3,4-b]indole

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Norharman 9H-Pyrido[3,4-B]Indole norharmane 2-azacarbazole 9h-β-carboline b-carboline beta-carboline carbazoline 2,9-diazafluorene

Molecular Formula: C11H8N2

Molecular Weight: 168.19

MDL Number: MFCD00004956

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

9H-Pyrido[3,4-b]indole, also known as β-Carboline, is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound with a fused tricyclic structure. It is a fundamental structural motif found in numerous natural alkaloids and synthetic derivatives. The compound itself is a solid at room temperature and serves as a key synthetic precursor. Its primary industrial significance lies in materials science, particularly in the field of organic electronics. Derivatives of β-Carboline are extensively researched and utilized as core building blocks for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). They are valued for their excellent electron-transporting properties, thermal stability, and ability to form efficient emitting layers, especially in blue and deep-blue OLED devices. The rigid, planar structure facilitates good charge carrier mobility. Beyond its role in optoelectronic materials, the β-Carboline scaffold is a privileged structure in medicinal chemistry due to its diverse biological activities. However, its major commercial and research application is as a high-value intermediate for synthesizing advanced functional materials for displays and lighting technologies.

Physical Properties

Color: light yellow

Melting Point: 199-201 °C

Boiling Point: 391.3 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 182.1 °C

Density: 1.301 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: light yellow crystalline