Indole CAS#: 120-72-9; ChemWhat Code: 32572
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Indole |
| Synonyms | FEMA 2593;INDOLE;BENZO(B)PYRROLE;1-BENZAZOLE;1-BENZO(B)PYRROLE;2,3-BENZOPYRROLE;1H-BENZO[B]PYRROLE;1H-INDOLE |
| CAS Registry Number | 120-72-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7N |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 |
| EINECS | 204-420-7 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 51-54 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 253-254 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.22 |
| FEMA | 2593 | INDOLE |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Solubulity | methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White to slightly pink |
| PH | 5.9 (1000g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Water Solubility | 2.80 g/L (25 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
| Merck | 14,4963 |
| BRN | 107693 |
| Stability: | Stable, but may be light or air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, iron and iron salts. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Indole(120-72-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1H-Indole(120-72-9) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N,T |
| R Phrase | 21/22-37/38-41-50/53-36-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-52/53 |
| S Phrase | 26-36/37/39-60-61-45-36/37 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | NL2450000 |
| F | 8-13 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 120-72-9(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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