Indole-3-carboxylic Acid

• CAT Number: R030235
• CAS Number: 771-50-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 161.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Indole-3-carboxylic Acid; 3-Carboxyindole 3-Indoleformic Acid;?3-Indolylcarboxylic Acid; Indole-β-carboxylic Acid; β-Indolylcarboxylic Acid
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7NO2/c11-9(12)7-5-10-8-4-2-1-3-6(7)8/h1-5,10H,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: KMAKOBLIOCQGJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)C(=O)O

Indole-3-carboxylic acid(CAT: R030235) is a naturally occurring indole derivative with a carboxylic acid functional group at the 3-position of the indole ring. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, plant growth regulators, and pharmaceutical agents. This compound is notable for its role in auxin biosynthesis pathways and is studied for its regulatory effects on plant development and stress responses. In medicinal chemistry, it is employed in the design of anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial agents. Its versatile structure supports applications across synthetic biology, agrochemical research, and drug discovery programs targeting indole-based scaffolds.