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Indole, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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 50 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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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Indole
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Indole
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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