Description

Methyl (4-Chloro-1H-Indol-3-Yl)-Oxo-Acetate is a high-purity, synthetically valuable indole derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams 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, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Essential for constructing complex indole-based molecular frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and functional organic materials.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in creating labeled compounds or probes for biological and diagnostic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl (4-Chloro-1H-Indol-3-Yl)-Oxo-Acetate
CAS No.	425640-07-9
Molecular Formula	C11H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	237.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(4-Chloro-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate; (4-Chloro-1H-indol-3-yl)-oxo-acetic acid methyl ester; 4-Chloroindole-3-glyoxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-chloroindole-3-glyoxylate; 425640-07-9; Methyl (4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl)oxoacetate; Methyl 4-chloro-1H-indole-3-glyoxylate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl (4-Chloro-1H-Indol-3-Yl)-Oxo-Acetate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. The final product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.