Description

1-Ethyl-4,6-Dimethoxy-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived indole derivative of significant commercial and research interest. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with novel modes of action.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and indole-based molecular libraries.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in the study of enzyme inhibitors and as a probe for biological pathway analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-4,6-Dimethoxy-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	319906-52-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₄
Molecular Weight	249.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-4,6-dimethoxyindole-2-carboxylic acid; 4,6-Dimethoxy-1-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid; 1H-Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 1-ethyl-4,6-dimethoxy-; 319906-52-0; 1-Ethyl-4,6-dimethoxyindole-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-4,6-Dimethoxy-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced intermediate use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.