Product Description

Product3-Methylindole
CAS83-34-1
FormulaC9H9N
SynonymSkatole, 3-Methyl-1H-indole, Skatol, Indole, 3-methyl-, 3-Methylindole (skatol), 1H-Indole, 3-methyl-, 3-methylindole (skatole), Indole, 3-methyl- (skatole), รŸ-Methylindole, Scatole, 3-MI, NSC 122024, FEMA 3019, BETA-METHYLINDOLE, 3-MI, 3-METHYL-1H-INDOLE

Typical Product Specifications

Boiling Point266 ° C
pKa Dissociation Constant-3.40E+00
Water solubility498 mg/L
Melting Point97.5 ° C
Atmospheric OH Rate Constant2.00E-10 cm3/molecule-sec
Henry's Law Constant2.13E-06 atm-m3/mole
log P (octanol-water)2.6
Melting Point92-97 °C
Merck14,8560
Boiling Point265-266 °C
BRN Number111296
Flash Point132 °C
Water solubilitySoluble in water, Ether, Alcohols, Benzene, Acetone, Chloroform.
FEMA3019
StabilityStable, but light-sensistive. Stench! Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, acid ahydrides, acid chlorides. Combustible.
SensitiveLight Sensitive
Storage TemperatureStore below +30°C.
ColorAlmost white to pale brown
FormCrystalline Powder or Flakes
Molecular weight131.17
EINECS201-471-7
SMILESCc1c[nH]c2c1cccc2
InChI1S/C9H9N/c1-7-6-10-9-5-3-2-4-8(7)9/h2-6,10H,1H3
Notes3-Methylindole uses and applications include: Perfume fixing agent; artificial civet; fragrance in cosmetics; synthetic flavoring agent in foods and pharmaceuticals Suggested storage of 3-Methylindole: Light and air sensitive; store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents, acids, and sources of ignition; ground all equip. containing this mater FEMA#: 3019
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionFragrance, Flavor
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Flavor, Fragrance
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