Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 4,6-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (CAS: 53995-82-7)?
Answer
Ethyl 4,6-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (CAS: 53995-82-7) is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 275.03 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like methanol and dichloromethane. The compound is chemically reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles and can undergo various chemical transformations such as nucleophilic substitution and ester cleavage.
About
CAS No
53995-82-7
English Name
Ethyl 4,6-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C11H9Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight
258.1 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CC2=C(N1)C=C(C=C2Cl)Cl
InChIKey
YLAHLUPONQVSOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 12:37
