3-Methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid
[CAS# 10590-73-5]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Heterocyclic compound >> Indoles
• Name: 3-Methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 3-Methyl-2-indolecarboxylic acid; 3-Methyl-2-indolic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₉NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 175.18
• CAS Registry Number: 10590-73-5
• EC Number: 872-273-1

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.6 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.340±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 166 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** Whalley, W. B.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335