5-Methylindole is used as reactant for preparation of pharmaceutically active 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine analogues, potential anticancer immunomodulators, IL2-inducible T-cell kinase (ITK) inhibitors and CRTh2 antagonists.
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Applications5-Methylindole is used as reactant for preparation of pharmaceutically active 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine analogues, potential anticancer immunomodulators, IL2-inducible T-cell kinase (ITK) inhibitors and CRTh2 antagonists.
SolubilityInsoluble in water.
NotesLight sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and heat.