Description

Methyl 4-(2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indol-1-Yl)-4-Oxobutanoate is a high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile building block for the construction of complex heterocyclic molecules, particularly those with indole-based pharmacophores. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities, in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate an indole moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures via reactions at the ester and ketone functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indol-1-Yl)-4-Oxobutanoate
CAS No.	314284-83-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₃
Molecular Weight	233.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-1-yl)-4-oxobutanoate; 4-(2,3-Dihydro-1H-indol-1-yl)-4-oxobutanoic acid methyl ester; 1-(3-Methoxycarbonylpropionyl)indoline; Methyl 4-(indolin-1-yl)-4-oxobutanoate; Methyl γ-(1-indolinyl)-γ-oxobutyrate; Butanoic acid, 4-(2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-1-yl)-4-oxo-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-(2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indol-1-Yl)-4-Oxobutanoate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized and tested against rigorous internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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