Description

6-Bromo-2-Methyl-1H-Indole-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, functionalized indole derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a versatile, brominated scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization due to its modifiable bromine and ester functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for functional polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Can be utilized as a probe or linker in bioconjugation and chemical biology applications.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological development and novel compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Bromo-2-Methyl-1H-Indole-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1260385-53-2
Molecular Formula	C11H10BrNO2
Molecular Weight	268.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-Bromo-2-methyl-1H-indole-4-carboxylate; 6-Bromo-2-methyl-1H-indole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 1H-Indole-4-carboxylic acid, 6-bromo-2-methyl-, methyl ester; 6-Bromo-2-methylindole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-Methyl-1H-Indole-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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