Description

Methyl 2-Oxoindole-6-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate of significant commercial and research value. This compound is essential for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials due to its versatile indole-based core structure. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, agrochemical manufacturers, and fine chemical synthesis specialists for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates targeting neurological disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized indole-based colorants.
• Academic and Contract Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis research for method development and library synthesis.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the creation of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Oxoindole-6-Carboxylate
CAS No.	14192-26-8
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO3
Molecular Weight	189.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-Carboxy-2-oxindole; Methyl 2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-6-carboxylate; 6-(Methoxycarbonyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one; 2-Oxoindole-6-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 1,3-Dihydro-6-(methoxycarbonyl)-2H-indol-2-one; Methyl 6-(methoxycarbonyl)-2-oxindole; 6-Carbomethoxy-2-oxindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Oxoindole-6-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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