Description

3-Aminomethyl-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile indole-based building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an amino-methyl and a methyl ester functional group, makes it a critical intermediate 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 bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a 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 that leverage the indole scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing indole-fused heterocycles and other sophisticated molecular architectures.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in medicinal chemistry for creating tool compounds and probes to study biological mechanisms and enzyme inhibition.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional component in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminomethyl-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	865660-18-0
Molecular Formula	C12H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	218.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(aminomethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate; 1H-Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 3-(aminomethyl)-, methyl ester; 3-(Aminomethyl)indole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Carbomethoxy-3-aminomethylindole; Methyl 3-aminomethylindole-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Aminomethyl-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. 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 and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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