Indole, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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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.

Specifications

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

• 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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