2-Methylindole
CAS Number95-20-5
FormulaC9H9N
Mol. Weight131.17 g/mol
2-Methylindole
What is 2-Methylindole?
2-Methylindole is a chemical compound with CAS number 95-20-5 and molecular formula C9H9N. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Reactant for:
• Regioselective synthesis of oxopyrrolidine analogs via iodine-catalyzed Markovnikov addition reaction1
• Friedel-Crafts alkylation reactions2
• Preparation of tryptophan dioxygenase inhibitors pyridyl-ethenyl-indoles as potential anticancer immunomodulators3
• Preparation of plant-growth inhibitors4
• Michael addition reactions5
• Synthesis of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1)/cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors6
Specifications
Molecular Weight
131.17 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Boiling Point
273 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H318
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
57-59 °C(lit.)
EC Number
202-398-3
WGK Germany
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