3-Methoxymethylindole
CAS: 78440-76-3
Ref. 3D-DDA44076
1g | Discontinued | ||
5g | Discontinued | ||
10g | Discontinued | ||
25g | Discontinued | ||
50g | Discontinued |
Product Information
- 3-(methoxymethyl)-1H-indole
3-Methoxymethylindole is a natural product that can be found in plants and is also synthetically produced. It is used as a precursor to the antibiotic gramicidin and as an intermediate for other organic compounds. 3-Methoxymethylindole has been shown to have anti-cancer properties and to inhibit the production of tryptophan, which may be due to the molecule's ability to bind to DNA. 3-Methoxymethylindole binds tightly with DNA, preventing transcription and replication of genetic material. This prevents protein synthesis, which can lead to cell death.