Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (5-methoxy-1H-indol-2-yl)-phenylmethanone (CAS: 74588-78-6)?
Answer
(5-methoxy-1H-indol-2-yl)-phenylmethanone (CAS: 74588-78-6) has a white crystalline form with a molecular weight of approximately 260.26 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is stable under normal conditions but reacts with strong acids and bases. It is a key intermediate in the synthesis of various indole derivatives used in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
About
CAS No
74588-78-6
English Name
(5-methoxy-1H-indol-2-yl)-phenylmethanone
Molecular Formula
C16H13NO2
Molecular Weight
251.29 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=CC2=C(C=C1)NC(=C2)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3
InChIKey
ICMIJSRDISNKOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
