1-Methyl-5-nitro-1h-indole-3-carboxaldehyde CAS 3558-10-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.3558-10-9
Molecular FormulaC10H8N2O3
Molecular Weight204.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-Methyl-5-nitro-1h-indole-3-carboxaldehyde CAS 3558-10-9 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), 1-Methyl-5-nitro-1h-indole-3-carboxaldehyde meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

1-Methyl-5-nitro-1h-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (CAS 3558-10-9), molecular formula C10H8N2O3 and molecular weight 204.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

1-Methyl-5-nitro-1h-indole-3-carboxaldehyde (C10H8N2O3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC10H8N2O3
Molecular Weight204.18 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, 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.)1958
Nitrogen Atoms2

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