Description

1-Methyl-1H-Indole-4-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized indole scaffold, which serves as a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and conductive polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized indole-based dyes and colorants.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to create novel chelating agents and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-1H-Indole-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	90924-06-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight	175.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Carboxy-1-methylindole; 1-Methyl-4-indolecarboxylic Acid; 1-Methylindole-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-(Carboxy)-1-methyl-1H-indole; 1-Methyl-1H-indole-4-carboxylic acid; 1-Methylindole-4-carboxylate; 4-Indolecarboxylic acid, 1-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-1H-Indole-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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.