Description

4-Methyl-6-Azaindole-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique fused azaindole structure, which is integral to the development of novel pharmacologically active compounds. This intermediate is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D departments and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in creating new drug candidates, particularly in oncology and antiviral research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors and other targeted small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating specialty polymers with specific electronic or binding properties.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a molecular scaffold or probe in the study of protein-ligand interactions and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for method development and novel heterocyclic chemistry exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-6-Azaindole-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1190319-91-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 6-Azaindole-3-carboxylic acid, 4-methyl-; 1H-Pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 4-Methyl-6-azaindole-3-carboxylic acid; 4-Methyl-6-aza-indole-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-6-Azaindole-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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