Chemical identity

9-Methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole

CAS 2521-07-5 · C12H10N2

01Identity

Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.

Lazychem IDLC-04065
PubChem CID164979
Name9-Methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole
CAS RN2521-07-5
Molecular formulaC12H10N2
Molecular weight182.22 g/mol
IUPAC name9-Methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole
InChIKeyMABOIYXDALNSES-UHFFFAOYSA-N

02Structure identifiers

2D structurePubChem CID 164979
Two-dimensional chemical structure of 9-Methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole, CAS 2521-07-5
Two-dimensional structure for the PubChem identity linked to this record. Confirm the identifiers before analytical use.

The parsed structure contains 3 rings, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.

Defined stereocentres0
Unassigned stereocentres0
Ring count3
Secondary amines0
Tertiary amines0
N-methyl amine sites0
SMILESCN1C2=C(C=CN=C2)C3=C1C=CC=C3
InChINot listed
Formula from structureC12H10N2
Molecular weight from structure182.22 g/mol

03Possible N-nitroso structures

Shown for structural screening only. These candidates are not confirmed impurities, formation predictions or analytical findings.

Matched amine site1 candidate
Chemical structure of 9-Methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole with the matched amine site highlighted in amber
Amber identifies the screened atom and adjacent bonds.
Possible structure candidateUnverified identity
First calculated possible N-nitroso structure derived from 9-Methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole, with the new N-nitroso group highlighted in amber
The new N-N=O atoms and bonds are highlighted. No CAS number or compound name is assigned by this calculation.
Candidate 1Possible N-nitroso structural candidate
Calculated formula
C11H7N3O
Candidate SMILES
O=Nn1c2ccccc2c2ccncc21

Interpretation: A structural alert alone does not establish that a nitrosamine forms. Evaluate nitrite sources, amine reagents, pH, temperature, process sequence, purge and analytical evidence.

04India status for this compound

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NDPS / RCSNO EXACT MATCH FOUNDCAS 2521-07-5 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule.
SCOMETNO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCHCAS 2521-07-5 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list.
Review date2026-08-01Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question.

05Names and relationships

Associated parent compound

Yohimbine

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Other names

  • 9-methylpyrido[3, 4-b]indole
  • 9-methylnorharman
  • N-Methylnorharmane
  • Methyl-9h-pyrido[3, 4-b]indole

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06Documented history

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No dated history available

No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.

07Sources