Description

Indole-2,4-Dicarboxylic Acid 2-Ethyl 4-Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable indole derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for organic synthesis. It is primarily required 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 indole-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with indole core structures.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Used in research for creating electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Research: Intermediate for developing novel indole-based colorants and functional dyes.
• Academic and Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological studies and the construction of complex heterocyclic libraries in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indole-2,4-Dicarboxylic Acid 2-Ethyl 4-Methyl Ester
CAS No.	473883-20-4
Molecular Formula	C14H15NO4
Molecular Weight	261.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl 4-methyl indole-2,4-dicarboxylate; Diethyl methyl indole-2,4-dicarboxylate (isomer specific); 1H-Indole-2,4-dicarboxylic acid, 2-ethyl 4-methyl ester; 2-Carbethoxy-4-carbomethoxyindole; Ethyl methyl indole-2,4-dicarboxylate; Indole-2,4-dicarboxylic acid ethyl methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Indole-2,4-Dicarboxylic Acid 2-Ethyl 4-Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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