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CAS 63176-44-3

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2-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid

Description:
2-Methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid, with the CAS number 63176-44-3, is an organic compound that belongs to the indole family, characterized by a bicyclic structure containing a fused benzene and pyrrole ring. This compound features a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) at the 3-position and a methyl group (-CH3) at the 2-position of the indole ring. It is typically a white to off-white solid and is soluble in polar solvents, such as water and alcohols, due to the presence of the carboxylic acid group. The compound exhibits properties typical of indoles, including potential biological activity, making it of interest in pharmaceutical research. Its structure allows for various chemical reactions, including esterification and amidation, which can be utilized in synthetic organic chemistry. Additionally, 2-methyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid may serve as a building block for more complex molecules in drug development and other applications in medicinal chemistry.
Formula:C10H9NO2
InChI:InChI=1/C10H9NO2/c1-6-9(10(12)13)7-4-2-3-5-8(7)11-6/h2-5,11H,1H3,(H,12,13)
SMILES:Cc1c(c2ccccc2[nH]1)C(=O)O
Synonyms:
  • 1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid, 2-methyl-
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