
Catalog Number	AR01JJAM
Chemical Name	1H-Indole-5-carboxylic acid, 6-methyl-, methyl ester
CAS Number	672293-36-6
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO2
Molecular Weight	189.2105
MDL Number	MFCD20668777
SMILES	COC(=O)c1cc2cc[nH]c2cc1C

Methyl 6-methyl-1H-indole-5-carboxylate is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis for its unique properties and reactivity. It serves as a key building block in the synthesis of various indole-containing compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. This compound acts as a valuable starting material for the preparation of complex molecules due to its ability to undergo various chemical transformations, such as substitution, addition, and cyclization reactions. By incorporating Methyl 6-methyl-1H-indole-5-carboxylate into synthetic routes, chemists can access a diverse array of structurally interesting and biologically active compounds with potential applications in drug discovery and development, academic research, and industrial chemistry.