Methyl 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetate is found in apples. it is obtained from sea peas (Lathyrus maritimus), purple beans (Vicia amurensis), wild soybeans (Glycine soja), wild beans (Vigna catiang var. sinensis) and Methyl 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetate has antitumor activity.