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Indole

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 1H-Benzo[b]pyrrole
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₇N
• CAS Number: 120-72-9
• Molecular Weight: 117.15
• Beilstein: 107693
• EC Number: 204-420-7
• MDL number: MFCD00005607
• PubChem Substance ID: 24867930

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• CofA: current certificate can be downloaded
• packaging: ampule of 1000 mg
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• bp: 253-254 °C (lit.)
• mp: 51-54 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; environmental; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: c1ccc2[nH]ccc2c1
• InChI: 1S/C8H7N/c1-2-4-8-7(3-1)5-6-9-8/h1-6,9H
• InChI key: SIKJAQJRHWYJAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Indole is classified under the volatile flavor compounds (VFCs).[15] It is known to play significant role in various biological functions such as anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, cardiovascular and antibacterial activities.[16]

Application

Indole may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in teas,[15] crab meat spoilages,[17] animal wastes[18] and human waste[19] by various chromatography techniques.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H311 - H319 - H400
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 249.8 °F
• Flash Point(C): 121 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves