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1-Methylindole, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
1-Methylindole is useful for the determination of association constant for the electron-donor-acceptor complexes with 1-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl) propan-2-one. It acts as a reactant for the preparation of polycyclic derivatives of indoles, bisindole derivatives and pharmaceutically active 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine analogues. It is also used as a reactant for the preparation of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agents of protein kinase C (PKC) and glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3).
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1-Methylindole is useful for the determination of association constant for the electron-donor-acceptor complexes with 1-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl) propan-2-one. It acts as a reactant for the preparation of polycyclic derivatives of indoles, bisindole derivatives and pharmaceutically active 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine analogues. It is also used as a reactant for the preparation of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agents of protein kinase C (PKC) and glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3).
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.048 |
Boiling Point | 237°C to 239°C |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Odor | Stench |
Refractive Index | 1.6065 |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 111026 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Solubility Information | Immiscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 131.18 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10251616 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A12605.18,A12605.09 |
10244796 | Certificate of Analysis | 28/11/2022 | A12605.18,A12605.09 |
10143179 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12605.18,A12605.09 |
R21B060 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12605.18,A12605.09 |
10155392 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12605.18,A12605.09 |
Safety and Handling

- 1-Methylindole
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-Methylindole
RUO – Research Use Only
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