While related compounds like indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) are plant hormones, this specific structure is a complex synthetic molecule developed for human medicine. 2-(7-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid (and its derivatives) is mainly researched and used as a potential pharmaceutical agent, specifically as a S1P1 receptor modulator for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, cancer, transplant rejection, and other inflammatory diseases, by influencing lymphocyte-mediated processes.
2-(7-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid
| API Name | Etrasimod |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 1643842-61-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H13NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 231.25 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(7-hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid |
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While related compounds like indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) are plant hormones, this specific structure is a complex synthetic molecule developed for human medicine. 2-(7-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid (and its derivatives) is mainly researched and used as a potential pharmaceutical agent, specifically as a S1P1 receptor modulator for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, cancer, transplant rejection, and other inflammatory diseases, by influencing lymphocyte-mediated processes.
The CAS number of 2-(7-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid is 1643842-61-8.
The molecular formula of 2-(7-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid is C13H13NO3.
The listed molecular weight of 2-(7-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid is 231.25 g/mol.
2-(7-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Etrasimod.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for 2-(7-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid is 2-(7-hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid.