Description

Methyl 3-Thiocyanatoindole-6-Carboxylate, 97% is a high-purity synthetic intermediate featuring a strategically functionalized indole scaffold. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules with potential biological activity. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel 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 core.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and functionalized indole derivatives in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and organic electronic materials requiring specific optoelectronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Thiocyanatoindole-6-Carboxylate, 97%
CAS No.	885266-73-9
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O2S
Molecular Weight	232.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-thiocyanato-1H-indole-6-carboxylate; 6-(Methoxycarbonyl)-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile sulfide; 3-Thiocyanato-1H-indole-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 1H-Indole-6-carboxylic acid, 3-thiocyanato-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-isothiocyanatoindole-6-carboxylate (tautomeric form); 3-Cyanothioindole-6-methyl carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Thiocyanatoindole-6-Carboxylate, 97% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the declared specification and is suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.