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Indole, 99%

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CAS: 120-72-9 | C8H7N | 117.151 g/mol

Indole is used in the preparation of gramine, which is obtained by Mannich reaction dimethylamine and formaldehyde. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of oxindole and indole-3-carboxaldehyde. In Diels-Alder reaction, it acts as dienophile and reacts with 2-aminofuran to get strychnine. It is the active component of jasmine oil, neroli oil and orange-blossom oil used in the perfume industry. Further, it is involved in the preparation of synthetic jasmine oil.

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.

Applications
Indole is used in the preparation of gramine, which is obtained by Mannich reaction dimethylamine and formaldehyde. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of oxindole and indole-3-carboxaldehyde. In Diels-Alder reaction, it acts as dienophile and reacts with 2-aminofuran to get strychnine. It is the active component of jasmine oil, neroli oil and orange-blossom oil used in the perfume industry. Further, it is involved in the preparation of synthetic jasmine oil.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol and water.

Notes
Light and air sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, iron and iron salts. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 120-72-9
Molecular Formula C8H7N
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 117.151
MDL Number MFCD00005607
InChI Key SIKJAQJRHWYJAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym indole, indol, 2,3-benzopyrrole, 1-benzazole, ketole, 1-azaindene, benzopyrrole, 2,3-benzopyrole, caswell no. 498b, indol german
PubChem CID 798
ChEBI CHEBI:16881
IUPAC Name 1H-indole
SMILES C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CN2

Specifications

Melting Point 50°C to 54°C
Density 1.22
pH 6
Boiling Point 253°C to 254°C
Flash Point 121°C (249°F)
Odor Unpleasant
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN2811
Beilstein 107693
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Merck Index 14,4963
Solubility Information Soluble in methanol and water.
Formula Weight 117.15
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Indole
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Hazard Category H302-H311-H317-H318
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H311-H318-H302
Toxic in contact with skin.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P333+P313-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 204-420-7
RTECSNumber NL2450000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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