Ethyl 5-Methylindole-3-carboxylate CAS 88611-94-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.88611-94-3
Molecular FormulaC12H13NO2
Molecular Weight203.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 5-Methylindole-3-carboxylate CAS 88611-94-3 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 203.24 g/mol gives Ethyl 5-Methylindole-3-carboxylate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Ethyl 5-Methylindole-3-carboxylate (CAS 88611-94-3), molecular formula C12H13NO2 and molecular weight 203.24 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C12H13NO2, Ethyl 5-Methylindole-3-carboxylate contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 203.24 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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

CATO manufactures Ethyl 5-Methylindole-3-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 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.)1982
Nitrogen Atoms1

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