Methyl indole-3-propanoate

• CAT Number: M172909
• CAS Number: 5548-09-4
• Molecular Formula: C12H13NO2
• Molecular Weight: 203.241
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H13NO2/c1-15-12(14)7-6-9-8-13-11-5-3-2-4-10(9)11/h2-5,8,13H,6-7H2,1H3
• InChIKey: BAYIDMGOQRXHBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)CCC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C21

Methyl indole-3-propanoate is an ester derivative of indole-3-propanoic acid, where the carboxyl group is methylated. This compound is of interest in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry due to the indole core, a structure commonly found in bioactive molecules such as hormones and neurotransmitters. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and natural product analogs. Researchers explore its potential in drug development, particularly for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties in therapeutic applications.