Description

1-Oxo-2,3,4,9-Tetrahydro-1H-B-Carboline-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived heterocyclic carboxylic acid that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique β-carboline core structure, which is a privileged scaffold for developing compounds with significant biological activity. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex alkaloids and potential drug candidates targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in the construction of more complex β-carboline derivatives and fused polycyclic systems for research and development.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new plant growth regulators or pesticides due to its bioactive heterocyclic structure.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Serves as a standard or starting material in biochemical assays to study enzyme inhibition or receptor binding.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a potential monomer or dopant for creating novel organic electronic materials or fluorescent markers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Oxo-2,3,4,9-Tetrahydro-1H-B-Carboline-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1751-78-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	230.22 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-one; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-oxo-β-carboline-6-carboxylic Acid; 1-Oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-β-carboline-6-carboxylic Acid; 6-Carboxy-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-β-carbolin-1-one; Tetrahydro-β-carboline-1-one-6-carboxylic Acid; 1-Keto-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-β-carboline-6-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Oxo-2,3,4,9-Tetrahydro-1H-B-Carboline-6-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized and tested against comprehensive specifications, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.