5-Methoxy-2-methylindole

CAS: 1076-74-0

Ref. 3D-FM25225

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methoxy-2-methylindole
• Synonyms: 5-Methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole;2-Methyl-5-methoxyindole;NSC 63817, 1H-Indole, 5-methoxy-2-methyl-, 2-Methyl-5-methoxyindole, 5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole, Indole, 5-methoxy-2-methyl-, NSC 63817
• CAS: 1076-74-0

Description

5-Methoxy-2-methylindole is an organic solvent that has been shown to have a wide range of bioactive properties. It is used in the production of acetylcholine, which is an important neurotransmitter. 5-Methoxy-2-methylindole also reacts with chloride ions, which may be an important factor when considering the life cycles and bioactive substances of this molecule. The reaction yield depends on the pH of the solution. 5-Methoxy-2-methylindole can undergo chlorination reactions to form polychlorinated derivatives, which are used as petrochemicals. This molecule also has retinoid properties and can act as a proton donor or acceptor depending on whether it is protonated or deprotonated.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 161.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₁NO
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H11NO/c1-7-5-8-6-9(12-2)3-4-10(8)11-7/h3-6,11H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=VSWGLJOQFUMFOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc2[nH]c(C)cc2c1