(Z)-3-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-(thiophen-3-yl)acrylonitrile.

(Z)-3-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-(thiophen-3-yl)acrylonitrile.

Acta crystallographica. Section C, Crystal structure communications (2004-03-09)

Vijayakumar N Sonar, Sean Parkin, Peter A Crooks

ABSTRACT

The title compound, C16H12N2S, has been synthesized by base-catalyzed condensation of 1-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde with thiophene-3-acetonitrile. The product assumes an approximately planar Z configuration. The molecule has a thienyl-ring flip disorder.

MATERIALS

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Brand

Product Description

357987

Sigma-Aldrich

1-Methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde, 97%