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5,7-Dimethylisatin, 96%
Description
5,7-Dimethylisatin is used to produce cyano-(5,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-indol-3-ylidene)-acetic acid ethyl ester by knoevenagel condensation with cyanoacetic acid ethyl ester. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
5,7-Dimethylisatin is used to produce cyano-(5,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-indol-3-ylidene)-acetic acid ethyl ester by knoevenagel condensation with cyanoacetic acid ethyl ester. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 244°C to 248°C |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 143679 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 175.19 |
Percent Purity | 96% |
Chemical Name or Material | 5,7-Dimethylisatin |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 000-000-0 |
RTECSNumber | NL7930000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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