Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl (5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate (CAS: 7588-36-5)?
Answer
Methyl (5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate is a colorless to light yellow liquid. It has a molecular weight of approximately 236.34 g/mol. This compound is moderately soluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. It shows limited reactivity under normal conditions but may undergo hydrolysis when exposed to strong acids or bases. Its physical state is stable under standard laboratory conditions.
About
CAS No
7588-36-5
English Name
Methyl (5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate
Molecular Formula
C13H15NO3
Molecular Weight
233.27 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C2=C(N1)C=CC(=C2)OC)CC(=O)OC
InChIKey
JYUNCKSXPPDNRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-29 13:16
