Description

1H-Indole-6-Carboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable indole derivative. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in complex multi-step syntheses to construct more elaborate heterocyclic systems and functionalized molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor for specialty polymers, dyes, and organic electronic materials due to its conjugated structure.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for studying enzyme interactions and developing biochemical probes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Indole-6-Carboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	928772-65-0
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO2
Molecular Weight	189.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-1H-indole-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-methyl-1H-indole-6-carboxylate; 6-(Methoxycarbonyl)-4-methyl-1H-indole; 4-Methylindole-6-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 1H-Indole-6-carboxylic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester; 928772-65-0; 4-Methyl-1H-indole-6-carboxylic acid, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 1H-Indole-6-Carboxylic Acid, 4-Methyl-, Methyl Ester adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.