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5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid

Also known as: 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid, 5,6-Dihydroxy-2-carboxyindole, 2-Carboxy-5,6-dihydroxyindole, 1H-Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 5,6-dihydroxy-, Dopamine Impurity 8, Levodopa Impurity 13, Levodopa Impurity 4

5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 4790-08-3) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H7NO4 and a molecular weight of 193.15600 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 578.6ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.736g/cm3 and a flash point of 303.8ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
4790-08-3
Jingsj CID
J-1001845-8
Molecular Formula
C9H7NO4
Molecular Weight
193.15600 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point578.6ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.736g/cm3
Flash Point303.8ºC
Exact Mass193.03800
PSA93.55000
LogP1.27730
Refractive Index1.838

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2933990090
Summary2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid?

The CAS number of 5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid is 4790-08-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid?

5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid has molecular formula C9H7NO4 and molecular weight 193.15600 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid?

For 5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid, Upstream Products: 5,6-Dimethoxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid, DL-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine, Levodopa; Downstream Products: 5,6-Dihydroxyindole, 1H-Pyrrole-2,3,5-tricarboxylic acid.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 4790-08-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1001845-8 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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