Ethyl 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxopropanoate CAS 32817-17-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.32817-17-7
Molecular FormulaC13H13NO3
Molecular Weight231.25 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxopropanoate CAS 32817-17-7 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 231.25 g/mol gives Ethyl 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxopropanoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies Ethyl 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxopropanoate (CAS 32817-17-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C13H13NO3, MW 231.25 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, Ethyl 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxopropanoate (C13H13NO3) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 8.0, corresponding to approximately 8 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 231.25 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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 Ethyl 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxopropanoate 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 FormulaC13H13NO3
Molecular Weight231.25 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 chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1966
Nitrogen Atoms1

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