5-Methoxyindole-2-carboxylic acid

CAS: 4382-54-1

Ref. 3D-FM02162

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methoxyindole-2-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 1H-Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 5-methoxy-, 5-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylate, 5-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid, Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 5-methoxy-, NSC 30927

Description

5-Methoxyindole-2-carboxylic acid is a molecule that belongs to the class of diazonium salts. It is a potent inhibitor of mitochondrial membrane potential and has been shown to have anti-diabetic effects in animal models. 5-Methoxyindole-2-carboxylic acid also inhibits sperm motility, which may be due to its ability to inhibit uv absorption. This compound has been shown to be an effective agent in the treatment of brain infarctions when administered chronically orally. The mechanism of action is not known, but it may involve inhibition of potassium ion uptake or hydrogen bond formation with fatty acids.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 191.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₉NO₃
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9NO3/c1-14-7-2-3-8-6(4-7)5-9(11-8)10(12)13/h2-5,11H,1H3,(H,12,13)
• InChI key: InChIKey=YEBJVSLNUMZXRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc2[nH]c(C(=O)O)cc2c1