Description
Ethyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (CAS No. 317-60-2) is a high-purity fluorinated indole derivative with the molecular formula C12H10F3NO2. This compound is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its unique trifluoromethyl group enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it valuable for drug discovery and development. The product is rigorously tested for quality, ensuring ≥95% purity by HPLC, and is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. Suitable for use in cross-coupling reactions, heterocyclic chemistry, and as a precursor for bioactive molecules. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 317-60-2
- Complexity: 319
- IUPAC Name: ethyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C12H10F3NO2/c1-2-18-11(17)10-6-7-8(12(13,14)15)4-3-5-9(7)16-10/h3-6,16H,2H2,1H3
- InChI Key: IWNCVQAHOSPMNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 257.06636305
- Molecular Formula: C12H10F3NO2
- Molecular Weight: 257.21
- SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=CC2=C(C=CC=C2N1)C(F)(F)F
- Topological: 42.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 257.06636305
- Synonyms: Ethyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate, 317-60-2, DTXSID30564761, DTXCID90515537, ethyl 4-trifluoromethylindole-2-carboxylate, MFCD09954812, 1H-Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 4-(trifluoromethyl)-, ethyl ester, SCHEMBL700154, AKOS024258934, AS-65866, DB-230409, ethyl 4-trifluoromethyl-2-indolecarboxylate, CS-0151725, I10651, Ethyl4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate
Application
Ethyl 4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly for developing kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Its trifluoromethyl group is instrumental in optimizing drug-like properties, such as bioavailability and binding affinity. Researchers also employ this compound in material science for designing advanced fluorinated polymers. Additionally, it serves as a key scaffold in agrochemical research for creating novel pesticides and herbicides.
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