The molecule is an acetate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of acetic acid with the hydroxy group of 5-bromo-4-chloroindoxyl. It has a role as a chromogenic compound. It is a bromoindole, a chloroindole and an acetate ester. It derives from an indoxyl.
(5-bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl) acetate