CAS 16382-15-3: Ethyl 5-methylindole-2-carboxylate

Reactant for synthesis of oxazino[4,3-a]indoles via cascade addition-cyclization reactions, reactant for preparation of indolecarboxamides as cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonists, reactant for preparation of indole-3-propionic acids as antiinflammatory and analgesic agents, reactant for Friedel-Crafts acylation with nitrobenzoyl chloride. Indole ring system is an important building block or intermediate in the synthesis of many pharmaceutical agents. It is formed during the Fischer indolization of ethyl pyruvate 2-[2-(methanesulfonyloxy)-4-methyl]phenylhydrazine.Reactant for oximation reactionsThis Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Ethyl 5-methylindole-2-carboxylate

Ethyl 5-methylindole-2-carboxylate is an antioxidant that is used as a reagent in the synthesis of other compounds. It has been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth in vitro via its ability to inhibit the metabolic activity of human hepatoma cells. Ethyl 5-methylindole-2-carboxylate has also been shown to have cytotoxic activity against human hepatoma cells in vitro, and may be a potential anticancer drug candidate.

5-Methylindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester is a fine chemical that belongs to the group of useful scaffold, versatile building block, and useful intermediate. It is used in research chemicals and speciality chemicals. 5-Methylindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester is a complex compound with high quality and can be used as a reagent for producing other valuable compounds. 5-Methylindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester also has the function of being a reaction component for producing other compounds.