Description

1H-Indole-3-Carboxylic Acid, 5-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable indole derivative. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new generation plant growth regulators and pesticides with indole-based structures.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile starting material for constructing more complex heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in studies involving tryptophan metabolism and indole alkaloid biosynthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Indole-3-Carboxylic Acid, 5-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	88611-94-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	203.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylate; 5-Methylindole-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 3-Carbethoxy-5-methylindole; 5-Methyl-3-indolecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-methylindole-3-carboxylate; 88611-94-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1H-Indole-3-Carboxylic Acid, 5-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols. We provide material with typical purity grades of >97% (HPLC) to meet rigorous R&D and scale-up requirements. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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