Description

2-Methyl-4-Azaindole-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its fused azaindole-carboxylic acid structure, which serves as a versatile pharmacophore and scaffold for developing novel active compounds. This intermediate is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of new drug candidates and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a core scaffold for designing molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for the synthesis of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in academic and CRO settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-4-Azaindole-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1190313-15-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxy-2-methyl-4-azaindole; 2-Methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid; 1H-Pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-4-aza-1H-indole-6-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-1,7-diazaindole-6-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-4-azaindole-6-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-4-Azaindole-6-Carboxylic Acid 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. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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