Indole, 99%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11477067	50 g	50g
11487067	250 g	250g
11467067	1000 g	1000g

Product Code. 11477067 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. A14427.18

Description

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.

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

Safety and Handling

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-Contain: Indole

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only