Description

Methyl 7-Chloro-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, versatile indole derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for research and development chemists requiring a functionalized indole scaffold with reactive handles for further modification. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the indole core structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the creation of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies, library synthesis, and exploring new chemical spaces.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate for producing advanced colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 7-Chloro-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	940960-50-9
Molecular Formula	C10H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	209.63 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 7-chloroindole-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbomethoxy-7-chloroindole; 7-Chloroindole-2-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 940960-50-9; 1H-Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 7-chloro-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 7-Chloro-1H-Indole-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

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