5-Methoxy-6-methyl-1H-indole

• CAT Number: L034737
• CAS Number: 3139-10-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H11NO
• Molecular Weight: 161.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-methoxy-6-methyl-1H-indole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H11NO/c1-7-5-9-8(3-4-11-9)6-10(7)12-2/h3-6,11H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: IIJZGWAVCFDDDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

5-Methoxy-6-methyl-1H-indole(CAT: L034737) is an indole derivative featuring a methoxy group at the 5-position and a methyl group at the 6-position. This compound is valuable in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules, due to the indole ring’s prevalence in naturally occurring compounds and pharmaceuticals. The methoxy and methyl substituents can influence the compound’s electronic and steric properties, making it suitable for reactions that involve selective functionalization of the indole core. Researchers utilize 5-Methoxy-6-methyl-1H-indole as a starting material or intermediate in synthesizing molecules with potential applications in neuroscience, oncology, and other therapeutic areas where indole-based structures show bioactivity.