Description

3-Formylindole-7-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-value indole derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a formyl and an ester group, makes it an essential building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex indole-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used for constructing advanced heterocyclic frameworks, including fused indole systems, via its reactive aldehyde and ester functionalities.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel crop protection agents and herbicides that utilize indole chemistry.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and functional organic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Serves as a valuable reagent for methodological development and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Formylindole-7-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	927181-98-4
Molecular Formula	C12H11NO3
Molecular Weight	217.22 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Ethoxycarbonylindole-3-carboxaldehyde; Ethyl 3-Formyl-1H-indole-7-carboxylate; 1H-Indole-7-carboxylic acid, 3-formyl-, ethyl ester; 3-Carboxyaldehyde-7-ethoxycarbonylindole; Ethyl 7-(ethoxycarbonyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxylate (tautomer); 7-Carbethoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-7-carbethoxyindole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Formylindole-7-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.

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 sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.