methyl 4-nitro-1H-indole-6-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L025111
• CAS Number: 1000343-62-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H8N2O4
• Molecular Weight: 220.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-nitro-1H-indole-6-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8N2O4/c1-16-10(13)6-4-8-7(2-3-11-8)9(5-6)12(14)15/h2-5,11H,1H3
• InChIKey: IFOFOPSZBXKRAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC2=C(C=CN2)C(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]

Methyl 4-nitro-1H-indole-6-carboxylate is an indole derivative featuring a nitro group at the 4-position and a methyl ester at the 6-position of the indole ring. This compound exhibits unique electronic properties due to the presence of the nitro group, which can enhance its reactivity. It serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The methyl ester functionality allows for easy modification, enabling the exploration of structure-activity relationships in chemical research.