3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-(6-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid

3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-(6-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid, identified by CAS 2197052-76-7, is an organic compound featuring a 6-methyl-1H-indole core substituted with a 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-propanoic acid group. Its molecular formula is C12H10F3NO2 and it has a molecular weight of 257.21 g/mol. This compound is characterized by the presence of a trifluoromethyl group, which often imparts unique physicochemical properties such as increased lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and altered pKa values, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. The indole moiety is a privileged structure found in many biologically active compounds. This chemical is primarily intended for research and development applications.

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