5-Hydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

CAS: 24985-85-1

Ref. 3D-FH30383

Product Information

• Name: 5-Hydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
• Synonyms: Ethyl 5-hydroxyindole-2-carboxylate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Hydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester is a fluorescent probe that is used in the detection of hepatitis C virus by micropet assay. The compound reacts with amines and undergoes fluorescence quenching, and can be used to quantitate their concentration. 5-Hydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester is also used for the determination of the kinetics of amines and other compounds that are involved in the metabolism of drugs and biogenic amines. It can be applied to chromatographic analysis or sample preparation prior to analysis by analytical chemistry methods such as gas chromatography or liquid chromatography.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 205.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₁NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder