2-Methylindole

2-Methylindole

Identifiers
CAS Number	95-20-5
ChEMBL	ChEMBL259419
ChemSpider	6954
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
PubChem	7224
InChI InChI=1S/C9H9N/c1-7-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)10-7/h2-6,10H,1H3 Key: BHNHHSOHWZKFOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C9H9N/c1-7-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)10-7/h2-6,10H,1H3 Key: BHNHHSOHWZKFOX-UHFFFAOYAQ
SMILES c1cccc2c1cc(n2)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C9H9N
Molar mass	131.17
Appearance	Yellow viscous liquid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Methylketol or 2-methylindole is a mildly toxic and slightly flammable organic compound which occurs as a white solid which turns brown over time. It has chemical formula C₉H₉N.

Methylketol is used as an intermediate for synthesizing dyes, pigments, optical brighteners, and pharmaceuticals.

See also

• Indole
• Methyl
• 1-Methylindole
• 5-Methylindole
• 7-Methylindole
• Skatole (3-methylindole)

References