1-Methylindole (CAS 603-76-9)
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1-Methylindole, also known as 3-methylindole or skatole, is a derivative of indole with a methyl group substituted at the 3-position. This modification imparts unique properties to the molecule, influencing its chemical behavior and applications. Its very strong unpleasant odor is typically described as fecal or pungent. The presence of the methyl group enhances the lipophilicity of 1-methylindole, which affects its interaction with biological systems and its role in biochemical pathways. This compound is widely studied in environmental chemistry and biology for its role in animal behavior and ecology, particularly in relation to its occurrence in the natural degradation processes of amino acids in the gut. In synthetic chemistry, 1-methylindole is utilized as an intermediate in the production of various compounds. Its ability to participate in electrophilic substitution reactions makes it a useful precursor in the synthesis of more complex indolic compounds, which are prevalent in many biologically active molecules.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
1-Methylindole, 5 g | sc-255850 | 5 g | $21.00 | |||
1-Methylindole, 25 g | sc-255850A | 25 g | $64.00 |