5-Chloro-3-methyl-1H-indole
[CAS# 71095-42-6]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Heterocyclic compound >> Indoles
• Name: 5-Chloro-3-methyl-1H-indole
• Synonyms: 5-Chloro-3-methylindole
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈ClN
• Molecular Weight: 165.62
• CAS Registry Number: 71095-42-6
• EC Number: 640-457-9

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.23 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.273±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 114-116 ºC (ethanol ethyl ether )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2020 ACD/Labs)

^** Fleming, Ian; Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1: Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry (1972-1999) 1979, (3), P829-37.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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