Description

Ethyl 3-Formyl-1-Methyl-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile indole derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive formyl and ester functional groups, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex alkaloids, kinase inhibitors, and other bioactive heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the indole scaffold for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the creation of organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoresponsive polymers.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals for electronics and performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Formyl-1-Methyl-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	18450-28-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₃NO₃
Molecular Weight	231.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-3-formylindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 1-methyl-3-formylindole-2-carboxylate; 3-Formyl-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 1-Methylindole-2,3-dicarboxylic acid 2-ethyl ester 3-aldehyde; 18450-28-7; NSC 163082
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Formyl-1-Methyl-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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