4-methyl indole
1H-indole, 4-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 4-methyl indole |
| IUPAC | 4-methyl-1H-indole |
| CAS Number | 16096-32-5 |
| EINECS | 240-262-5 |
| FDA UNII | 3338387XEA |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H9 N |
| Molecular Weight | 131.17773000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005668 |
| Nikkaji Number | J236.662B |
| Beilstein | 0111243 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.06000 to 1.06400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.831 to 8.864 |
| Refractive Index | 1.60600 to 1.61000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 5.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 267.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.540 |
| Soluble in | water, 616.2 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 4-methyl indole usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 4-methyl indole flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
indole, 4-methyl-
1H-
indole, 4-methyl-
4-
methyl-1H-indole
4-
methylindole
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