Description

4-Bromo-1-Methoxycarbonylindole is a versatile and high-purity brominated indole derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive halogen site and a protected carboxylic acid functionality, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex indole-based drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a scaffold for designing activity-based probes and molecular tags.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied in bulk for the production of tailored intermediates under cGMP or research-grade conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-1-Methoxycarbonylindole
CAS No.	101909-45-9
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrNO2
Molecular Weight	254.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Methoxycarbonyl)-4-bromoindole; Methyl 4-bromo-1H-indole-1-carboxylate; 4-Bromoindole-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 4-Bromo-1H-indole-1-carboxylic acid, methyl ester; 4-Bromo-1-carbomethoxyindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-1-Methoxycarbonylindole is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring research-grade to cGMP-compliant materials.

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 product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.