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Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

Also known as: 1H-Indole-2-carboxylic acid, 5-nitro-, ethyl ester, 2-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-5-nitro-1H-indole, 5-Nitroindole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate, Ethyl 5-nitroindole-2-carboxylate, 5-Nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (CAS 16732-57-3) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H10N2O4 and a molecular weight of 234.208 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 220-225 °C, a boiling point of 429.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 213.5±23.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
16732-57-3
Jingsj CID
J-24728-9
Molecular Formula
C11H10N2O4
Molecular Weight
234.208 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point220-225 °C
Boiling Point429.5±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point213.5±23.2 °C
Exact Mass234.064056
PSA87.91000
LogP3.49
Vapor Pressure0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.652
Additional Propertynegligible

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 Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate?

The CAS number of Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate is 16732-57-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate?

Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate has molecular formula C11H10N2O4 and molecular weight 234.208 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate?

For Ethyl 5-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylate, Upstream Products: ethyl (2E)-2-[(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazinylidene]propanoate, Ethyl isocyanoacetate, 2-bromo-5-nitrobenzaldehyde; Downstream Products: 5-Nitroindole, Ethyl 5-amino-1H-indole-2-carboxylate, 1H-Indol-5-amine.

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