Description

3-Iodo-4-Azaindole-6-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is specifically engineered to serve as a key intermediate in the development of novel pharmaceutical agents and agrochemicals, where its unique halogenated azaindole scaffold enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, anticancer agents, and other small-molecule therapeutics targeting specific protein domains.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a halogenated heterocyclic core.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for creating molecular probes to study enzyme function and cellular signaling pathways.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a building block for organic electronic materials and advanced polymers due to its electron-rich indole-like structure.
• Contract Research & Development (CRO/CMO): Supplied to organizations specializing in custom synthesis and process optimization for client projects.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Iodo-4-Azaindole-6-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1190322-88-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7IN2O2
Molecular Weight	302.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-iodo-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine-6-carboxylate; 1H-Pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid, 3-iodo-, methyl ester; 3-Iodo-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 3-Iodo-4-aza-indole-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-iodo-4-azaindole-6-carboxylate; 3-Iodo-4-azaindole-6-methyl carboxylate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Iodo-4-Azaindole-6-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and development processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request and are prepared to support regulatory filings.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.