Indole-3-carboxylic acid

• CAS: 771-50-6
• Catalog Number: ACM771506
• Category: Indoles
• Molecular Weight: 161.16
• Molecular Formula: C9H7NO2
• Synonyms: Indolecarboxylic acid
• IUPAC Name: 1H-Indole-3-carboxylic acid
• Canonical SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)C(=O)O
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7NO2/c11-9(12)7-5-10-8-4-2-1-3-6(7)8/h1-5,10H,(H,11,12)
• InChI Key: KMAKOBLIOCQGJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 287.44 °C
• Melting Point: 232-234 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 207.6 °C
• Density: 1.2480 g/cm³
• Appearance: Light beige powder
• Storage: 2-8 °C
• Complexity: 193
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Exact Mass: 161.047678466
• Heavy Atom Count: 12
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 161.047678466
• Physical State: Powder
• pKa: 3.90±0.10(Predicted)
• Refractive Index: 1.5050
• Rotatable Bond Count: 1
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 53.1 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula of indole-3-carboxylic acid?

The chemical formula of indole-3-carboxylic acid is C9H7NO2.

What is the molecular weight of indole-3-carboxylic acid?

The molecular weight of indole-3-carboxylic acid is 161.16 g/mol.

What is the melting point of indole-3-carboxylic acid?

The melting point of indole-3-carboxylic acid is 232-234 °C.

In what form is indole-3-carboxylic acid commonly found?

Indole-3-carboxylic acid is commonly found in the form of a light beige powder.

How is indole-3-carboxylic acid prepared?

Indole-3-carboxylic acid can be synthesized by the hydrolysis reaction of 3-trichloroacetyl indole.

What is the solubility of indole-3-carboxylic acid in 95% ethanol?

Indole-3-carboxylic acid is soluble in 95% ethanol at a concentration of 50 mg/ml.

What is the application of indole-3-carboxylic acid?

Indole-3-carboxylic acid is used as a specific and competitive inhibitor of the potentiation of glycine of NMDA-gated current.

What safety information is associated with indole-3-carboxylic acid?

Indole-3-carboxylic acid is considered an irritant and may pose risks to human health and safety.

What is the chemical property of indole-3-carboxylic acid?

Indole-3-carboxylic acid is a light beige crystalline powder that is soluble in ethanol and insoluble in boiling water and benzene.

What is the main target of indole-3-carboxylic acid?

The main target of indole-3-carboxylic acid is the 5-HT receptor.