CAS 7417-64-3

1H-Indole-3-propanoic acid, a-oxo-, methyl ester

Description:

1H-Indole-3-propanoic acid, α-oxo-, methyl ester, with CAS number 7417-64-3, is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of indole derivatives. It features an indole ring, which is a bicyclic structure composed of a benzene ring fused to a pyrrole ring, and is substituted with a propanoic acid moiety and a methyl ester group. This compound is characterized by its potential biological activity, particularly in plant growth regulation, as it is related to auxins, which are essential for various growth processes in plants. The presence of the α-oxo group suggests it may participate in various chemical reactions, including those involving nucleophiles. In terms of solubility, compounds of this nature are often soluble in organic solvents, while their solubility in water can vary based on the specific functional groups present. Overall, 1H-Indole-3-propanoic acid, α-oxo-, methyl ester is of interest in both synthetic organic chemistry and agricultural applications due to its structural features and potential bioactivity.

Formula: C₁₂H₁₁NO₃

Indole-3-pyruvic Acid Methyl Ester-D5

Controlled Product

CAS: 7417-64-3

Applications Indole-3-pyruvic Acid Methyl Ester-D5 is an intermediate used in the synthesis of Indole-3-pyruvic Acid-d5 (I627182), which is an isotope labelled compound of Indole-3-pyruvic Acid (I627189). Indole-3-pyruvic Acid is a compound involved in the biosynthesis of Indole-3-acetic acid, a plant hormone which plays important roles in regulating growth and responses to environmental changes.
References Kong, W., et al.: Plant Cell Physiol, 56, 715-726 (2015)

Formula: C₁₂D₅H₆NO₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 222.251

Ref: TR-I627186

Indole-3-pyruvic Acid Methyl Ester

Controlled Product

CAS: 7417-64-3

Formula: C₁₂H₁₁NO₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 217.221

Ref: TR-I627185