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8.20803

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Methylindole

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

3-Methylindole, Skatole

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H9N
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
131.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
EC Index Number:
201-471-7

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.5% (GC)

form

crystals

potency

3450 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

266 °C

mp

95-97 °C

transition temp

flash point 132 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C9H9N/c1-7-6-10-9-5-3-2-4-8(7)9/h2-6,10H,1H3

InChI key

ZFRKQXVRDFCRJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.5 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 93 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 97 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

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Environment

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

269.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

132 °C


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