3-(4-Chlorobutyl)-5-cyanoindole

It is a crucial building block for creating the final drug compound, which is used to treat depression by affecting serotonin levels in the brain. 3-(4-Chlorobutyl)-5-cyanoindole is used mainly as a key intermediate in the synthesis of the antidepressant drug vilazodone.

API Name Vilazodone
CAS No 143612-79-7
Molecular Formula C13H13ClN2
Molecular Weight 232.71 g/mol
Synonyms 3-(4-chlorobutyl)-1H-indole-5-carbonitrile