ETHYL 2-METHYL-3-INDOLEACETATE

Synonym(s):2-Methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic acid ethyl ester;NSC 289352

CAS NO.：21909-49-9
Empirical Formula: C13H15NO2
Molecular Weight: 217.26
MDL number: MFCD02093647
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:15:18

ETHYL 2-METHYL-3-INDOLEACETATE Structural

What is ETHYL 2-METHYL-3-INDOLEACETATE?

The Uses of ETHYL 2-METHYL-3-INDOLEACETATE

• ;Reactant for preparation of hydroxamate derivatives as HDAC inhibitor with anticancer activity1• ;Reactant for stereoselective preparation of AG-041R, as a Potent Gastrin/CCK-B Receptor Antagonist2

The Uses of ETHYL 2-METHYL-3-INDOLEACETATE

Reactant for preparation of hydroxamate derivatives as HDAC inhibitor with anticancer activity
Reactant for stereoselective preparation of AG-041R, as a Potent Gastrin/CCK-B Receptor Antagonist

General Description

Ethyl 2-methyl-3-indoleacetate, also known as ethyl 2-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acetate, is a substituted 1H-indole.

Properties of ETHYL 2-METHYL-3-INDOLEACETATE

Melting point:	95 °C(Solv: ethyl ether (60-29-7))
Boiling point:	195-196 °C/3.5 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.11 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.571(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
pka	17.27±0.30(Predicted)

Safety information for ETHYL 2-METHYL-3-INDOLEACETATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.