Ethyl 3-formyl-5-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate CAS 79652-35-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.79652-35-0
Molecular FormulaC13H13NO3
Molecular Weight231.25 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 3-formyl-5-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate CAS 79652-35-0 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 231.25 g/mol gives Ethyl 3-formyl-5-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Ethyl 3-formyl-5-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (CAS 79652-35-0), molecular formula C13H13NO3 and molecular weight 231.25 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C13H13NO3, Ethyl 3-formyl-5-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 231.25 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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 Ethyl 3-formyl-5-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate 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.)1979
Nitrogen Atoms1

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