Description

6-Fluoro-2-Methylindole-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable indole derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and ester functional groups, makes it an indispensable intermediate for the development of novel pharmacologically active compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create new molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the bioactivity of the fluorinated indole scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional component in the creation of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a probe or labeling agent in biochemical research to study enzyme mechanisms and protein interactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting exploratory synthetic chemistry and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoro-2-Methylindole-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	886362-69-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₂FNO₂
Molecular Weight	233.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-Fluoro-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylate; 6-Fluoro-2-methylindole-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Methyl-6-fluoroindole-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 1H-Indole-3-carboxylic acid, 6-fluoro-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-fluoro-2-methylindole-3-carboxylate; 886362-69-2; 6-Fluoro-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoro-2-Methylindole-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, including cGMP for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (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.