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Preferred IUPAC name 2-Methyl-1H-indole | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.181 |
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Properties | |
C9H9N | |
Molar mass | 131.178 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Yellow viscous liquid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Methylketol or 2-methylindole is a mildly toxic and slightly flammable organic compound which occurs as a white solid which turns brown over time. [1] [2] It has chemical formula C 9 H 9 N . [3]
Methylketol is used as an intermediate for synthesizing dyes, [4] pigments, [5] optical brighteners, and pharmaceuticals. [6]