Description

tert-Butyl 2-Methyl-1H-Indole-1-Carboxylate is a versatile and high-purity chemical building block, specifically a Boc-protected indole derivative, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a protected amine functionality, enabling precise and complex molecular construction while preventing unwanted side reactions. This compound is critically needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), novel drug candidates, and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex indole-based molecules for drug discovery and development.
• API Synthesis: Used in the multi-step production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) requiring protected amine groups.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with indole core structures.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing heterocyclic compounds and complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of organic electronic materials and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 2-Methyl-1H-Indole-1-Carboxylate
CAS No.	98598-96-0
Molecular Formula	C14H17NO2
Molecular Weight	231.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Boc-2-methylindole; 2-Methyl-1H-indole-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 2-methylindole-1-carboxylate; 1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-2-methylindole; 2-Methyl-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)indole; Boc-2-methylindole; N-Boc-2-methylindole; 98598-96-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 2-Methyl-1H-Indole-1-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and commercial synthesis. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting a purity specification of ≥97% (by HPLC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to support applications requiring GMP-grade starting materials.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

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.