| CAS Number | 15861-24-2 |
|---|---|
| Category | Intermediate |
| Final Application | Vilazodone | Molecular Formula | C9H6N2 | Molecular Weight | 142.16 |
5-Cyanoindole is the indole-core starting material for Vilazodone, an antidepressant combining SSRI and 5-HT1A partial agonist activity. The cyano group and indole nitrogen are functionalized in later steps to build vilazodone’s benzofuran-carboxamide and piperazinylbutyl side chains.