1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethanone CAS 16498-68-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.16498-68-3
Molecular FormulaC11H11NO
Molecular Weight173.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethanone CAS 16498-68-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethanone is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethanone (CAS 16498-68-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C11H11NO and a molecular weight of 173.21 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C11H11NO, 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethanone contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 173.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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.

CATO manufactures 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethanone under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC11H11NO
Molecular Weight173.21 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961
Nitrogen Atoms1

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