Description

3-Formyl-1-Methyl-1H-Indole-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable indole derivative. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing 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 herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive indole scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The formyl and ester functional groups make it a versatile reagent for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems via condensation, cyclization, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for creating specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Serves as a standard or starting material for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Formyl-1-Methyl-1H-Indole-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	65923-20-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₃NO₃
Molecular Weight	231.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-3-formylindole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 1-methyl-3-formyl-1H-indole-4-carboxylate; 1H-Indole-4-carboxylic acid, 3-formyl-1-methyl-, methyl ester; 3-Formyl-1-methylindole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 4-Methoxycarbonyl-1-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Formyl-1-Methyl-1H-Indole-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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