3-Formyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 18450-26-5]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Heterocyclic compound >> Indoles
• Name: 3-Formyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: 3-Formyl-2-(methoxycarbonyl)indole
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₉NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 203.19
• CAS Registry Number: 18450-26-5
• EC Number: 851-179-4

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.85 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.341±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 209-210 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2020 ACD/Labs)

^** King, Harold; Journal of the Chemical Society 1937, P466-73.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335