Description

Ethyl 6-Bromoindole-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile brominated indole derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized indole scaffold essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel pesticides and herbicides by modifying the indole core structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or precursor for functional polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & R&D: Essential reagent in university and corporate laboratories for methodological studies and novel heterocycle synthesis.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe Development: The bromo-indole structure is utilized in designing fluorescent markers and sensors.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 6-Bromoindole-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	103858-53-3
Molecular Formula	C11H10BrNO2
Molecular Weight	268.11 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromoindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-bromo-1H-indole-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbethoxy-6-bromoindole; 6-Bromo-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 6-Bromoindole-2-carboxylate ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-bromoindole-2-carboxylate; 103858-53-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Bromoindole-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.