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3-Formylindol-1-yl-acetic acid
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3-Formylindol-1-yl-acetic acid is a heterocyclic organic compound used in pharmaceutical research and synthetic chemistry. It serves as an intermediate in the development of bioactive molecules. Available with CAS number 138423-98-0, its molecular formula is C11H9NO3 and molecular weight is 203.19 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies 3-Formylindol-1-yl-acetic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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5 g — $147.40 per pack
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25 g — $413.80 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 83309476 |
| CAS Number | 138423-98-0 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(3-formylindol-1-yl)acetic acid |
| Molecular Formula | C11H9NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 203.19 |
| Exact Mass | 203.0582 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2CC(=O)O)C=O |
| InChIKey | ZUUGBTJTGRTIFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C11H9NO3/c13-7-8-5-12(6-11(14)15)10-4-2-1-3-9(8)10/h1-5,7H,6H2,(H,14,15) |
| PubChem CID | 771465 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 2933.99.79 |
| Tariff Code | 2933998090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (3-Formyl-1-indolyl)acetic acid
- (3-formyl-1H-indol-1-yl)acetic acid
- 1-(Carboxymethyl)indole-3-carboxaldehyde
- 1H-Indole-1-acetic acid, 3-formyl-
- 2-(3-formyl-1H-indol-1-yl)acetic acid
- 2-(3-formylindol-1-yl)acetic Acid
- 3-formylindole-1-acetic acid
- formylindole linker
- indole-n-acetic acid-3-carboxaldehyde
- N-Acetic acid-indole-3-carboxaldehyde
Frequently asked questions
What is 3-Formylindol-1-yl-acetic acid used for?
It is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C11H9NO3 with a molecular weight of 203.19 g/mol.
How should this compound be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
What grade is available?
Available in research grade; purity details are provided in the certificate of analysis.
Can Molekula supply this in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request—please contact our sales team for pricing and lead times.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a certificate of analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS).
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