Description

1-(1-Methyl-1H-Indol-7-Yl)Ethanone is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its indole-based structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of advanced pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing in medicinal chemistry, particularly for creating novel heterocyclic compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for creating specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemists in universities and contract research organizations (CROs) exploring novel heterocyclic chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Methyl-1H-Indol-7-Yl)Ethanone
CAS No.	1337880-87-1
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Acetyl-1-methylindole; 1-Methyl-7-acetylindole; 1-Methyl-1H-indol-7-yl ethanone; 7-Acetyl-1-methyl-1H-indole; Ethanone, 1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-7-yl)-; 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-7-yl)ethan-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Methyl-1H-Indol-7-Yl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.