Description

2-Carbethoxy-5-Ethylindole is a versatile and high-purity indole derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized indole scaffold essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that utilize the indole core structure.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for organic electronic materials and advanced polymers requiring specific indole-based monomers.
• Academic & R&D: Essential reagent for methodological studies in heterocyclic chemistry and for creating specialized compound libraries.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step production of dyes, pigments, and other complex specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Carbethoxy-5-Ethylindole
CAS No.	37033-94-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₂
Molecular Weight	217.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-Ethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate; 5-Ethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Ethoxycarbonyl-5-ethylindole; 5-Ethylindole-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Carbethoxy-5-ethyl-1H-indole; Ethyl 5-ethylindole-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Carbethoxy-5-Ethylindole is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data for each shipment. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture. Store away from incompatible materials such as 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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