Indole-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester

CAS: 942-24-5

Ref. 3D-FI30467

Product Information

• Name: Indole-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: methyl indole-3-carboxylate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Indole-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester is a quinoline derivative that is structurally related to the well-known antibiotic, ciprofloxacin. It has been shown to be cytotoxic against a variety of bacterial strains including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. The mechanism of action for this compound is not yet fully understood, but it has been shown to inhibit collagen production in cell cultures and induce neuronal death in mice. Indole-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester also possesses anti-cancer properties and inhibits fatty acid synthesis. This compound also has antifungal effects against Candida albicans and other fungi.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 175.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₉NO₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9NO2/c1-13-10(12)8-6-11-9-5-3-2-4-7(8)9/h2-6,11H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=QXAUTQFAWKKNLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1c[nH]c2ccccc12