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Product Overview
Indole (CAS 120-72-9) is a typical aromatic heterocyclic compound. It appears as white to pale yellow flaky crystals with a special aromatic odor. Featuring active chemical structure and excellent reaction performance, it is widely used in pharmaceutical intermediates, perfume synthesis, pesticide production and organic chemistry research. Produced via professional synthesis, purification and recrystallization processes, the product has high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0% (GC), meets industrial grade and research grade standards.
- High Activity: The heterocyclic structure is easy to undergo substitution, condensation and cyclization reactions.
- Good Solubility: Dissolves well in common organic solvents, suitable for various reaction systems.
- Strict Quality Control: Each batch is fully tested; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White to pale yellow flaky crystals
- Odor: Characteristic aromatic odor
- Molecular Formula: C8H7N
- Molecular Weight: 117.15
- Melting Point: 51 – 54 °C
- Boiling Point: 253 – 254 °C
- Density: 1.22 g/cm3
- Flash Point: 121 °C
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene and chloroform
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
- Light Sensitivity: Slightly sensitive to light
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature; gradually darkens under long-term light exposure.
- Chemical Reactivity: Undergoes electrophilic substitution, alkylation and acylation reactions easily.
- Acid-Base Character: Weakly alkaline in conventional environment.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong oxidants, strong acids and direct sunlight.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Core intermediate for synthesizing tryptophan, antidepressants, anti-inflammatory and anticancer drugs.
- Perfume Industry: Raw material for preparing natural flavor and essence products.
- Pesticide Industry: Key building block for manufacturing plant growth regulators and fungicides.
- Organic Synthesis: Important raw material for various indole derivatives and heterocyclic compounds.
- Laboratory Research: Common reagent for heterocyclic chemistry experiments.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed. Store separately from strong oxidants and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt light-proof and sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with food, feed and toxic substances.
Operation Notes
Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated fume hood. Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with skin and eyes. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water in case of contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 204-420-7
HS Code: 2933990090
Complies with international heterocyclic chemical standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified chemical factories, pharmaceutical enterprises, perfume manufacturers and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Indole |
| CAS NO. | 120-72-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 1H-Indole |
| Synonyms | 1-Benzazole |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7N |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 |
| EINECS Number | 204-420-7 |
| UN Number | Non-hazardous goods |
| Hazard Class | Irritant |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow flaky crystals |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (GC) |
| Water Content | ≤0.3% |
| Melting Point | 51 – 54 °C |
| Boiling Point | 253 – 254 °C |
| Density | 1.22 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 121 °C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene |
| HS Code | 2933990090 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry & light-proof environment |
| Packing Specification | 25g/glass bottle, 1kg/plastic bottle, 25kg/fiber drum |
| Grade Standard | Industrial Grade / Research Grade |
| Application Scope | Pharmaceutical intermediate, perfume raw material, pesticide intermediate, organic synthesis |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
