Description

2-Methyl-4-Azaindole-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical scaffold in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors and other small molecule drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its heterocyclic core.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a building block for designing molecular probes and tool compounds to study biological pathways.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for functionalized organic materials and ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-4-Azaindole-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1190316-97-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-2-methyl-4-azaindole; 2-Methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carboxylic acid; 1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carboxylic acid, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-4-aza-indole-5-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-1H-4-azaindole-5-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-4-azaindole-5-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-7-azaindole-5-carboxylic acid (alternative numbering)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-4-Azaindole-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results 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 (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.