Indole-3-acetone

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Indole-3-acetone Structure
Indole-3-acetone structure
Common Name Indole-3-acetone
CAS Number 1201-26-9 Molecular Weight 173.211
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 341.7±17.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C11H11NO Melting Point 115ºC ± 2ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 168.4±28.4 °C

Summary: 3-Indolylacetone (Indole-3-acetone), Chinese name: 吲哚-3-丙酮, CAS number: 1201-26-9, molecular formula: C11H11NO, molecular weight: 173.211. It is a gray-white to light brown crystalline powder, with a melting point of 115℃±2℃ and a boiling point of 341.7±17.0℃, and a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm³. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 3-Indolylacetone
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 341.7±17.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 115ºC ± 2ºC
Molecular Formula C11H11NO
Molecular Weight 173.211
Flash Point 168.4±28.4 °C
Exact Mass 173.084061
PSA 32.86000
LogP 1.36
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.630
InChIKey LDVHYJKRIKBISQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(=O)Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi
WGK Germany 3

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Pradhan, Prasun K.; Dey, Sumit; Jaisankar, Parasuraman; Giri, Venkatachalam S. Synthetic Communications, 2005 , vol. 35, # 7 p. 913 - 922

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Literature: Duval, Eric; Cuny, Gregory D. Tetrahedron Letters, 2004 , vol. 45, # 28 p. 5411 - 5413

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Literature: Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications, , vol. 22, p. 1836,1845

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

1-(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetone
1-(1H-indol-3-yl)propan-2-one
Indol-3-yl-2-propanone
MFCD00047187
1-(1H-Indol-3-yl)propan-2-on
3-(2-oxopropyl)indole
EINECS 214-855-4
3-Indolylacetone
Indole-3-acetone

 Indole-3-acetone | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the English name of 3-Indolylacetone?
A: The English name of 3-Indolylacetone is 3-Indolylacetone.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 3-Indolylacetone?
A: InChIKey of 3-Indolylacetone is LDVHYJKRIKBISQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What English synonyms does 3-Indolylacetone have?
A: English synonyms of 3-Indolylacetone: 1-(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetone, 1-(1H-indol-3-yl)propan-2-one, Indol-3-yl-2-propanone, MFCD00047187, 1-(1H-Indol-3-yl)propan-2-on, 3-(2-oxopropyl)indole, EINECS 214-855-4, 3-Indolylacetone, Indole-3-acetone.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 3-Indolylacetone?
A: Molecular weight of 3-Indolylacetone is 173.211.
Q: What is the boiling point of 3-Indolylacetone?
A: Boiling point of 3-Indolylacetone is 341.7±17.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the melting point of 3-Indolylacetone?
A: Melting point of 3-Indolylacetone is 115ºC ± 2ºC.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 3-Indolylacetone?
A: Storage conditions for 3-Indolylacetone: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 3-Indolylacetone?
A: Molecular formula of 3-Indolylacetone is C11H11NO.
Q: What are the downstream products of 3-Indolylacetone?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 3-Indolylacetone: 153-91-3;22314-94-9.
Q: What is the CAS number of 3-Indolylacetone?
A: CAS number of 3-Indolylacetone is 1201-26-9.

 Indole-3-acetonefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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