Description

4-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-2-Methyl-1H-Indole is a high-purity, fluorinated indole derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of novel, biologically active molecules, offering precise structural control for research and production. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical innovators, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS (Central Nervous System) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific fluorinated indole scaffolds.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) emitters and charge transport layers.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Employed in medicinal chemistry to create fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme interactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting cutting-edge synthetic chemistry and heterocyclic compound research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-2-Methyl-1H-Indole
CAS No.	288385-93-3
Molecular Formula	C10H10FNO
Molecular Weight	179.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-5-methoxy-2-methylindole; 2-Methyl-4-fluoro-5-methoxy-1H-indole; 1H-Indole, 4-fluoro-5-methoxy-2-methyl-; 5-Methoxy-4-fluoro-2-methylindole; 4-Fluoro-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole; 288385-93-3; 4-Fluoro-5-methoxy-2-methylindol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-2-Methyl-1H-Indole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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