4-Methylindole - ≥98% , CAS No.16096-32-5

CAS: 16096-32-5 Cat. No.: M107956 Molecular Weight: 131.17 Beilstein Registry Number: 20(5)7,79 EC Number: 240-262-5
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
4-Methylindole | 4-methyl-indole | InChI=1/C9H9N/c1-7-3-2-4-9-8(7)5-6-10-9/h2-6,10H,1H | AKOS000265516 | AB00476 | BBL027536 | M1745 | Q27256216 | FT-0602436 | 1H-Indole, 4-methyl- | Formycinylhomocysteine | SCHEMBL65514 | EN300-39431 | SY005776 | PS-3408
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Argon charged
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Why this grade

≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 2 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
4-Methylindole | 4-methyl-indole | InChI=1/C9H9N/c1-7-3-2-4-9-8(7)5-6-10-9/h2-6, 10H, 1H | AKOS000265516 | AB00476 | BBL027536 | M1745 | Q27256216 | FT-0602436 | 1H-Indole, 4-methyl- | Formycinylhomocysteine | SCHEMBL65514 | EN300-39431 | SY005776 | PS-3408
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C, Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid504755803
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504755803
Canonical SmilesCC1=C2C=CNC2=CC=C1
IUPAC Name4-methyl-1H-indole
InChIKeyPZOUSPYUWWUPPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C9H9N/c1-7-3-2-4-9-8(7)5-6-10-9/h2-6,10H,1H3
Isomeric SMILES CC1=C2C=CNC2=CC=C1
Molecular Weight 131.17
Beilstein 20(5)7,79
Reaxy-Rn 111243
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=111243&ln=

Documentation

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassIndoles and derivatives
SubclassIndoles
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentIndoles
Alternative Parents Benzenoids  Pyrroles  Heteroaromatic compounds  Azacyclic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
Substituents Indole - Benzenoid - Heteroaromatic compound - Pyrrole - Azacycle - Organic nitrogen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organonitrogen compound - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as indoles. These are compounds containing an indole moiety, which consists of pyrrole ring fused to benzene to form 2,3-benzopyrrole.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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7 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
I2215504Certificate of AnalysisJun 15, 2026 M107956
I2215505Certificate of AnalysisJun 15, 2026 M107956
I2215507Certificate of AnalysisJun 15, 2026 M107956
I2215600Certificate of AnalysisJun 15, 2026 M107956
D2016031Certificate of AnalysisFeb 22, 2024 M107956
D1910144Certificate of AnalysisFeb 07, 2023 M107956
A2626074Certificate of AnalysisAug 01, 2022 M107956
Chemical and Physical Properties
Sensitivityair sensitive;light sensitive;heat sensitive
Refractive Index1.606-1.608
Flash Point(°F)228.2 °F
Flash Point(°C)109°C
Boil Point(°C)267°C
Melt Point(°C)5°C
Molecular Weight131.170 g/mol
XLogP32.400
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count0
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass131.073 Da
Monoisotopic Mass131.073 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area15.800 Ų
Heavy Atom Count10
Formal Charge0
Complexity122.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Qian Yao, Lujiang Xu, Zheng Han, Ying Zhang.  (2015)  Production of indoles via thermo-catalytic conversion and ammonization of bio-derived furfural.  CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.cej.2015.05.094]
2. Xu Zhang, Hui Wang, Xiangyu Wang, Ning Wang, Xuehua Wu.  (2025)  Study of catalytic hydrogenation dehydrogenation on an alternative LOHC: 4-methylindole.  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.01.067]
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