Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
1011-65-0
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | Methyl indole-5-carboxylate |
| Molecular Formula: | C10H9NO2 |
| Formula Weight: | 175.18 |
| CAS No.: | 1011-65-0 |
5-Indolecarboxylic acid methyl ester (CAS: 20468-79-1) is a key heterocyclic intermediate synthesized via Fischer indole synthesis followed by esterification. Its molecular formula is C11H9NO2, serving as a versatile scaffold for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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