Skip to Content
Merck
CN

Key Documents

View All Documentation

W259378

Indole

natural, ≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

1H-Benzo[b]pyrrole, 1H-Benzo[b]pyrrole

Sign In to View Organizational & Contract Pricing.

Select a Size

Change View

About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H7N
CAS Number:
120-72-9
Molecular Weight:
117.15
NACRES:
NA.21
Flavis number:
14.007
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
2593
EC Number:
204-420-7
MDL number:
MFCD00005607
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
107693
Organoleptic:
pungent; animalic; floral
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural
Biological source:
botanical
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
Technical Service
Need help? Our team of experienced scientists is here for you.
Let Us Assist

biological source

botanical

Quality Level

300

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥97%

bp

253-254 °C (lit.)

mp

51-54 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

pungent; animalic; floral

SMILES string

c1ccc2[nH]ccc2c1

InChI

1S/C8H7N/c1-2-4-8-7(3-1)5-6-9-8/h1-6,9H

InChI key

SIKJAQJRHWYJAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Still not finding the right product?

Explore all of our products under Indole

pictograms

Skull and crossbonesEnvironment
GHS06,GHS09

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

249.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

121 °C - closed cup

Choose from one of the most recent versions:

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
SHBP2315
SHBM4690
MKCJ5861

Don't see the Right Version?

If you require a particular version, you can look up a specific certificate by the Lot or Batch number.

Search for a COA

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

Articles

Genetically Modified Microorganisms and Flavor Production

The EU’s definition of natural flavors is under review as GMM use in fermentation raises questions. Learn how regulations and consumer perceptions may shift.