methyl 3-formyl-6-methoxy-1-(2-methylbenzyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate CAS 1170287-62-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1170287-62-3
Molecular FormulaC20H19NO4
Molecular Weight337.37 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

methyl 3-formyl-6-methoxy-1-(2-methylbenzyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate CAS 1170287-62-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of methyl 3-formyl-6-methoxy-1-(2-methylbenzyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate is closely related to a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies methyl 3-formyl-6-methoxy-1-(2-methylbenzyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (CAS 1170287-62-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C20H19NO4, MW 337.37 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C20H19NO4, methyl 3-formyl-6-methoxy-1-(2-methylbenzyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 337.37 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC20H19NO4
Molecular Weight337.37 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1989
Nitrogen Atoms1

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