Description

9-(2-Carboxyethyl)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrocarbazole is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused indoline-carboxylic acid structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific biological and material properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex alkaloids and other bioactive molecules for drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoconductive materials due to its electron-rich fused ring system.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-(2-Carboxyethyl)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrocarbazole
CAS No.	23690-80-4
Molecular Formula	C15H17NO2
Molecular Weight	243.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-9H-carbazol-9-yl)acetic Acid; 9H-Carbazole-9-acetic acid, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-; 9-(Carboxymethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocarbazole; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-9H-carbazole-9-acetic Acid; Tetrahydrocarbazole-9-acetic Acid; 9-Carboxyethyltetrahydrocarbazole; NSC 163022
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-(2-Carboxyethyl)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrocarbazole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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