Ethyl 2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate CAS 40940-16-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.40940-16-7
Molecular FormulaC12H13NO3
Molecular Weight219.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate CAS 40940-16-7 chemical structure

Description

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 supplies Ethyl 2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate (CAS 40940-16-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H13NO3, MW 219.24 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, Ethyl 2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate (C12H13NO3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 219.24 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

CATO manufactures Ethyl 2-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate 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 FormulaC12H13NO3
Molecular Weight219.24 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale 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)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968
Nitrogen Atoms1

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