Description

4-Aminomethyl-Indole-1-Carboxylic Acid tert-Butyl Ester is a versatile and high-value indole derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a protected intermediate, enabling the precise construction of complex molecules in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Used in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and enzyme inhibitors due to its functionalized indole scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of new generation pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Precursor for specialty polymers and organic electronic materials requiring specific indole-based monomers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting material for fluorescent tags and molecular probes used in biochemical assays.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Aminomethyl-Indole-1-Carboxylic Acid tert-Butyl Ester
CAS No.	887584-07-8
Molecular Formula	C15H20N2O2
Molecular Weight	260.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indole-1-carboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; tert-Butyl 4-(aminomethyl)-1H-indole-1-carboxylate; 4-(Aminomethyl)indole-1-carboxylic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; Boc-4-Aminomethylindole; 1-Boc-4-aminomethylindole; 4-Aminomethyl-1H-indole-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester; 1-N-Boc-4-aminomethylindole
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Quality Control

Our 4-Aminomethyl-Indole-1-Carboxylic Acid tert-Butyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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