Methyl 2-[5-(Benzyloxy)-3-indolyl]-2-oxoacetate CAS 62995-58-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.62995-58-8
Molecular FormulaC18H15NO4
Molecular Weight309.32 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-[5-(Benzyloxy)-3-indolyl]-2-oxoacetate CAS 62995-58-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Methyl 2-[5-(Benzyloxy)-3-indolyl]-2-oxoacetate is closely related to a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies Methyl 2-[5-(Benzyloxy)-3-indolyl]-2-oxoacetate (CAS 62995-58-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C18H15NO4, MW 309.32 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C18H15NO4, Methyl 2-[5-(Benzyloxy)-3-indolyl]-2-oxoacetate contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 309.32 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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).

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

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 2-[5-(Benzyloxy)-3-indolyl]-2-oxoacetate 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC18H15NO4
Molecular Weight309.32 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 methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1974
Nitrogen Atoms1

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