Description

5-Chloro-1-Methyl-1H-Indole-2,3-Dione is a versatile and high-purity indole derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a reactive scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This product is essential for research chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive indole core.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for complex heterocycles like quinolones, fused ring systems, and other nitrogen-containing compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized organic colorants and functional dyes.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and advanced polymeric materials.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study enzyme inhibition and biological signaling pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-1-Methyl-1H-Indole-2,3-Dione
CAS No.	60434-13-1
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClNO2
Molecular Weight	195.60 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-1-methylindole-2,3-dione; 5-Chloro-1-methylisatin; 1-Methyl-5-chloroisatin; 5-Chloro-1-methyl-2,3-dioxoindoline; 5-Chloro-1-methyl-1H-indole-2,3-dione; 5-Chloro-1-methyl-2,3-indolinedione; 5-Chloro-N-methylisatin; Isatin, 5-chloro-1-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-1-Methyl-1H-Indole-2,3-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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%

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