Description

5-Acetyl-Indole-3-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile indole derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an acetyl and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of indole-based drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with indole core structures.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of organic semiconductors, dyes, and photochromic materials.
• Academic & R&D: Essential reagent in university and corporate laboratories for methodological studies in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of more complex indole-3-carboxamide and ester derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acetyl-Indole-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	626234-82-0
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO3
Molecular Weight	203.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Acetyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-5-acetylindole; 5-Acetylindole-3-carboxylic acid; 1H-Indole-3-carboxylic acid, 5-acetyl-; 5-Acetyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid; 5-Acetylindol-3-carbonsäure (German); Acide 5-acétyl-indole-3-carboxylique (French)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Acetyl-Indole-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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