Description
Methyl 6-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (CAS No. 18377-65-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C11H11NO2. This indole derivative is widely utilized in pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and material science due to its versatile reactivity and structural properties. The compound features a carboxylate ester group at the 2-position and a methyl substituent at the 6-position of the indole ring, making it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex heterocyclic systems. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥98% by HPLC) and is supplied in sealed packaging under inert conditions to ensure stability. Ideal for researchers requiring precise and reliable building blocks for drug discovery or chemical synthesis.
Properties
- CAS Number: 18377-65-6
- Complexity: 229
- IUPAC Name: methyl 6-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C11H11NO2/c1-7-3-4-8-6-10(11(13)14-2)12-9(8)5-7/h3-6,12H,1-2H3
- InChI Key: UYJKPZLQOCBHOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 189.078978594
- Molecular Formula: C11H11NO2
- Molecular Weight: 189.21
- SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(N2)C(=O)OC
- Topological: 42.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 189.078978594
- Synonyms: methyl 6-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate, 18377-65-6, DTXSID40405833, DTXCID50356685, 820-361-5, 6-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, 6-Methyl indole-2-carboxylic acid Methylester, Methyl 6-methylindole-2-carboxylate, MFCD06653197, 6-methylindole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, SCHEMBL3275257, UYJKPZLQOCBHOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N, HMS1629F03, ALBB-007593, BBL022464, STK504646, AKOS000123961, AS-5789, SB15197, DA-43443, CS-0206012, EN300-37192, E77281, Z307730432
Application
Methyl 6-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive indole alkaloids and pharmaceutical compounds. It is employed in medicinal chemistry for developing potential anticancer and anti-inflammatory agents due to its indole core. Researchers also use it in agrochemical studies to create novel pesticides and herbicides. Its ester functionality allows for further derivatization, enabling the construction of diverse heterocyclic frameworks.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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