3-(3-Methyl-1h-indol-1-yl)propanoic acid CAS 57662-47-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.57662-47-2
Molecular FormulaC12H13NO2
Molecular Weight203.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(3-Methyl-1h-indol-1-yl)propanoic acid CAS 57662-47-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-(3-Methyl-1h-indol-1-yl)propanoic acid is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

3-(3-Methyl-1h-indol-1-yl)propanoic acid (CAS 57662-47-2), molecular formula C12H13NO2 and molecular weight 203.24 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 3-(3-Methyl-1h-indol-1-yl)propanoic acid (C12H13NO2) 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 203.24 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 3-(3-Methyl-1h-indol-1-yl)propanoic acid 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 FormulaC12H13NO2
Molecular Weight203.24 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1973
Nitrogen Atoms1

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