Name | Tryptophol |
Synonyms | Tryptophol 3-INDOLEETHANOL Indole-3-ethanol INDOLE-3-ETHANOL B-3-INDOLEETHANOL B-3-INDOLYLETHANOL 2-(3-Indole)ethanol BETA-3-INDOLYLETHANOL beta-3-Indolylethanol 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethanol 3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)indole 2-(1H-INDOL-3-YL)-ETHANOL 3-(BETA-HYDROXYETHYL)INDOLE 2-(1H-INDOL-3-YL)ETHAN-1-OL 3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)indole~2-(3-Indolyl)ethanol |
CAS | 526-55-6 |
EINECS | 208-393-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C10H11NO/c12-6-5-8-7-11-10-4-2-1-3-9(8)10/h1-4,7,11-12H,5-6H2 |
InChIKey | MBBOMCVGYCRMEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C10H11NO |
Molar Mass | 161.2 |
Density | 1.0840 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 56-59°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 174 °C (2.02527 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 255 °C |
Water Solubility | 10 g/L (20 ºC) |
Solubility | methanol: 0.1g/mL, clear |
Vapor Presure | 9.66E-06mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Bright brown powder |
Color | Off-white to brown |
Merck | 14,9798 |
BRN | 125553 |
pKa | 15.16±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Sensitive | Sensitive to light |
Refractive Index | 1.5200 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00005659 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 56-59°C(lit.) boiling point 174°C (2.02527 mmHg) flash point 255°C storage conditions 2-8°C solubility methanol: 0.1g/mL, clear water solubility 10g/L (20°C) Merck 14,9798 BRN 125553 |
Use | Biochemical research. Used as an organic synthesis reagent. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | KL3685000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29339990 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
Toxicity | LD50 intraperitoneal in mouse: 351mg/kg |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | Tryptophol (Indole-3-ethanol) is an aromatic alcohol, a by-product of alcohol fermentation, and can play a hypnotic role in the human body. |
use | biochemical research. Used as an organic synthesis reagent. |
Production method | Use indole magnesium bromide (a Grignard reagent) to react with ethylene oxide in the laboratory, or use 3-Indole acetic acid is reduced to produce. |