Description

4,6-Dichloro-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, halogenated indole derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized indole core, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological activity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the creation of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry programs and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in university and CRO laboratories.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to introduce the indole moiety into more complex architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dichloro-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	101861-63-6
Molecular Formula	C9H5Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	230.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dichloroindole-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-4,6-dichloroindole; 1H-Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 4,6-dichloro-; 4,6-Dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid; 4,6-Dichloroindole-2-carboxylate; 4,6-Dichloro-2-indolecarboxylic acid; 4,6-Dichloro-2-carboxyindole; 4,6-Dichloro-1H-indol-2-carbonsäure (German)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dichloro-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided to guarantee traceability and 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.