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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/REAXYS Number: 107693
• EC Number: 204-420-7
• MDL number: MFCD00005607
• UNSPSC Code: 12000000
• PubChem Substance ID: 24867930

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• 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). It is known to play significant role in various biological functions such as anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, cardiovascular and antibacterial activities.

Application

Indole may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in teas, crab meat spoilages, animal wastes and human waste 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
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H302,H311,H319,H400
• pcodes: 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: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 249.8 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 121 °C - closed cup
• ppe: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves