Description

2-Methyl-5-Azaindole-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value heterocyclic building block and key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused azaindole-carboxylic acid structure makes it a critical precursor for developing novel pharmaceutical compounds and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create new active molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other small-molecule drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysis, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tool compounds for biological target validation.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and discovery chemistry in research institutions and CROs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-5-Azaindole-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	933691-78-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-7-azaindole-3-carboxylic acid; 1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-5-aza-1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-5-azaindole-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-7-azaindole-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-1H-7-azaindole-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-5-Azaindole-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a corresponding Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support its use in regulated research and development.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from moisture and direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	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.