Description

Methyl 3-Cyanoindole-4-Carboxylate is a high-value, multi-functional indole derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in its versatile molecular scaffold, which allows for the efficient construction of complex heterocyclic systems and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Material Science: Building block for creating organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile starting material for constructing complex indole-based alkaloids and heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful for creating fluorescent probes and biochemical tools due to its reactive cyano and ester functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Cyanoindole-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	939793-19-8
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	200.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-cyano-1H-indole-4-carboxylate; 1H-Indole-4-carboxylic acid, 3-cyano-, methyl ester; 3-Cyanoindole-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-(methoxycarbonyl)-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)-1H-indole-3-carbonitrile; 939793-19-8
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Cyanoindole-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.