Methyl 2-(1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate CAS 889974-57-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.889974-57-6
Molecular FormulaC18H14ClNO3
Molecular Weight327.76 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-(1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate CAS 889974-57-6 chemical structure

Description

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

Methyl 2-(1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate (CAS 889974-57-6), molecular formula C18H14ClNO3 and molecular weight 327.76 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, Methyl 2-(1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxoacetate is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 327.76 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 2-(1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-1H-indol-3-yl)-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 FormulaC18H14ClNO3
Molecular Weight327.76 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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