Description

5-Carboxyisatin Methyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, specifically a functionalized isatin derivative. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of complex heterocyclic molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-cancer agents, and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds like pyrroloquinolines and other fused ring systems in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of organic semiconductors, dyes, and photochromic materials due to its conjugated isatin core.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in medicinal chemistry to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Carboxyisatin Methyl Ester
CAS No.	101460-85-9
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO4
Molecular Weight	205.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-carboxyisatin-1-carboxylate; 1-Methoxycarbonyl-5-carboxyisatin; 5-Carboxy-1-methoxycarbonylisatin; Isatin-5-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 1-Carbomethoxy-5-carboxyisatin; 5-Carboxyisatin-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-5-carboxyindole-1-carboxylate
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Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for all our chemical intermediates. Production of 5-Carboxyisatin Methyl Ester adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, 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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.