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M51458

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Methylindole

98%

Synonym(s):

Skatole

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H9N
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
131.17
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
111296
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

assay

98%

bp

265-266 °C (lit.)

mp

92-97 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12

InChI

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

InChI key

ZFRKQXVRDFCRJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Environment

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

269.6 °F

flash_point_c

132 °C

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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K M Bekaert et al.
Meat science, 94(1), 125-132 (2013-02-14)
No automated detection system for boar taint detection is currently available, thus boar taint at the slaughterline can currently only be assessed using the singeing method (olfactory scoring). This study compares several heating methods (microwave, soldering iron and pyropen) and
U Weiler et al.
Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience, 7(2), 300-308 (2012-10-04)
Feed intake behavior was studied between 9 weeks of age and slaughter in a total of 36 gilts, 32 immunocastrates, 33 surgically castrated barrows and 33 boars from 36 litters. Consequences for the concentration of substances contributing to off odor
Lisa Meier-Dinkel et al.
Meat science, 94(1), 19-26 (2013-01-30)
This study investigated the impact of assessors' varying olfactory acuity on the perceived intensity of androstenone and skatole odour and flavour in boar loins. To discriminate sensitive (SENS) and highly sensitive (SENSHIGH) panellists, two levels of androstenone were used on
Putative mechanisms of toxicity of 3-methylindole: from free radical to pneumotoxicosis.
T M Bray et al.
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Annie Robic et al.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE, 40(1), 129-143 (2007-12-22)
High levels of androstenone and skatole in fat tissues are considered the primary causes of boar taint, an unpleasant odour and flavour of the meat from non-castrated male pigs. The aim of this article is to review our current knowledge

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