Description

1-tert-Butyl 6-Methyl 1H-Indole-1,6-Dicarboxylate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable indole derivative used as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise molecular scaffolds for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex heterocyclic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel indole-based drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole core structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The tert-butyl and methyl ester protecting groups make it a versatile substrate for selective functionalization and multi-step synthetic routes.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or precursor for creating specialized polymers and organic electronic materials with unique optoelectronic properties.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-tert-Butyl 6-Methyl 1H-Indole-1,6-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	354587-63-6
Molecular Formula	C15H17NO4
Molecular Weight	275.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indole-1,6-dicarboxylic acid, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl) 6-methyl ester; 6-(Methoxycarbonyl)-1H-indole-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester; Methyl 1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-1H-indole-6-carboxylate; 1-Boc-6-methoxycarbonylindole; 1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-1H-indole-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester; tert-Butyl 6-(methoxycarbonyl)-1H-indole-1-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-tert-Butyl 6-Methyl 1H-Indole-1,6-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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