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2-Phenylindole

2-Phenylindole chemical structure
CAS Number948-65-2
FormulaC14H11N
Mol. Weight193.24 g/mol

What is 2-Phenylindole?

2-Phenylindole is a chemical compound with CAS number 948-65-2 and molecular formula C14H11N. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Reactant for preparation of:
• Oxopyrrolidine analogs via iodine-catalyzed Markovnikov addition1
• Tryptophan dioxygenase inhibitors pyridyl-ethenyl-indoles as potential anticancer immunomodulators2
• Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs)3
• Anti inflammatory agents4
• Potential cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1)/cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors5
• Agents for cancer and malaria therapy6
• Antifungal and antibacterial agents7
• Fluorescent probes8

Reactant in:
• Difluorohydroxylation reactions†
• Mannich-type reactions†

Specifications

Molecular Weight

193.24 g/mol

Assay/Purity

95%

Boiling Point

250 °C/10 mmHg(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315-H318-H335-H413

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

188-190 °C(lit.)

EC Number

213-436-3

WGK Germany

3

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