Description

1-(2,6-Dimethyl-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Ethanone is a specialized indole derivative, a high-purity organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the indole scaffold for bioactive molecule design.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of advanced organic electronic materials and dyes.
• Biochemical Probes: Employed in academic and industrial research to develop fluorescent markers or molecular probes for biological imaging.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile dimethylindole-acetyl moiety for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in medicinal chemistry.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2,6-Dimethyl-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Ethanone
CAS No.	1228552-84-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₃NO
Molecular Weight	187.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetyl-2,6-dimethyl-1H-indole; 2,6-Dimethyl-3-acetylindole; 1-(2,6-Dimethylindol-3-yl)ethan-1-one; Ethanone, 1-(2,6-dimethyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-; 3-Acetyl-2,6-dimethylindole; 2,6-Dimethyl-1H-indol-3-yl methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2,6-Dimethyl-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Ethanone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as verified by HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting our clients' regulatory and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Handle and store in accordance with all applicable local and international regulations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.