Compound Q&A
What industries use 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 primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain drug intermediates. It also finds applications in the polymer industry as a precursor for the production of specific polymers. Additionally, this compound is used in the flavor and fragrance industry due to its distinctive aroma profile. Its use in sensors and semiconductors is less common but not entirely absent.
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
