indole
1-benzo(b)pyrrole
Identification
| Name | indole |
| IUPAC | 1H-indole |
| CAS Number | 120-72-9 |
| EINECS | 204-420-7 |
| FDA UNII | 8724FJW4M5 |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H7 N |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15079000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005607 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.920C |
| Beilstein | 0107693 |
| CoE Number | 560 |
| XlogP3 | 2.10 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1301 indole |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 14.007 indole |
| FEMA Number | 2593 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 120-72-9 ; INDOLE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white to amber yellow crystalline solid powder (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Melting Point | 51.00 to 54.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 253.00 to 254.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Congealing Point | 51.10 °C. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.012200 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.140 |
| Shelf Life | 36.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | glycerin |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | high , |
| Substantivity | 400 hour(s) at 50.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
| Odor Description |
at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. at 1.00 %. Floral on high dilution penetrating, animal, faecal strong moth ball naphthelene erogenic-floral animal narcotic-floral jasmine slightly musk fecal Animalic, floral-heady, faecal, naphthelene / moth-balls
|
| Odor sample from | Berje Inc. |
| Taste Description |
at 0.30 - 2.00 ppm. musky, faecal, cheese
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 1 % solution: non-sensitising. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 [sex: M] 1000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 790 mg/kg |
| 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for indole usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 26.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 10.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | 0.02000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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