Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 6-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (CAS: 15050-04-1)?
Answer
Ethyl 6-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylate is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 220.26 g/mol. It has a solubility of about 0.2 g/L in water and is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is relatively stable under normal conditions but can undergo hydrolysis in the presence of water. It shows moderate reactivity towards nucleophiles and can be used as a building block in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
15050-04-1
English Name
Ethyl 6-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C12H13NO3
Molecular Weight
219.24 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CC2=C(N1)C=C(C=C2)OC
InChIKey
HYFAOIAKHGVBMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-26 02:37
