2-Methylindoline
- CAS No.
- 6872-06-6
- Chemical Name:
- 2-Methylindoline
- Synonyms
- 2,3-Dihydro-2-methyl-1H-indole;PE-11;NSC 65598;2-methyl-indolin;2-METHYLINDOLINE;Indoline, 2-methyl-;2-Methylindoline>2-Methyl-1H-indoline;α-Methyldihydroindole;a-Methyldihydroindole
- CBNumber:
- CB8169273
- Molecular Formula:
- C9H11N
- Molecular Weight:
- 133.19
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00005706
- MOL File:
- 6872-06-6.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Melting point | -51 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 228-229 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.023 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index |
n |
| Flash point | 200 °F |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform, Methanol |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 5.26±0.40(Predicted) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.02 |
| color | Clear yellow to brown |
| optical activity | -2.4550° (C=1.0 g/100ml, MEOH, 20°C, 589nm) |
| Water Solubility | negligible |
| InChI | 1S/C9H11N/c1-7-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)10-7/h2-5,7,10H,6H2,1H3 |
| InChIKey | QRWRJDVVXAXGBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1Cc2ccccc2N1 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 6872-06-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | 5GAL2SM4VV |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Methylindoline(6872-06-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1H-Indole, 2,3-dihydro-2-methyl- (6872-06-6) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352100 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() ![]() GHS06,GHS09 |
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| Signal word | Danger | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H302-H311-H319-H400 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P264-P273-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352+P312-P305+P351+P338 | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xi,Xn | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-52/53-22 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-60-57 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| RTECS | NM1926350 | |||||||||
| Hazard Note | Irritant | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29349990 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects |
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| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 3 Dermal Acute Tox. 4 Oral Aquatic Acute 1 Eye Irrit. 2 |
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| REACH Registrations | Active | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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2-Methylindoline price More Price(55)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCI Chemical | M0871 | 2-Methylindoline >98.0%(GC) | 6872-06-6 | 25mL | $55 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Usbiological | 281580 | 2-Methylindoline Asreported | 5g | $263 | 2026-06-03 | Buy | |
| Usbiological | 281580 | 2-Methylindoline Asreported | 10g | $345 | 2026-06-03 | Buy | |
| Usbiological | 281580 | 2-Methylindoline Asreported | 25g | $430 | 2026-06-03 | Buy | |
| Usbiological | 281580 | 2-Methylindoline Asreported | 50g | $525 | 2026-06-03 | Buy |
2-Methylindoline Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
CLEAR YELLOW TO BROWN LIQUID
Uses
2-Methylindoline is an intermediate in the production of various indole derivatives
Uses
Reactant for preparation of:
- Inhibitors of NOD1-induced nuclear factor-κB activation
- Red fluorescent dyes for organic light-emitting diodes
- Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
- MT2-selective melatonin receptor antagonists
- Protease-activated receptor-1 antagonists
- Diuretic agent indapamide
- Dopamine D2/D4 receptor antagonists
- Antitumor agents
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methylindoline is a member of indoles.
Preparation
2-Methylindoline is prepared through the transformation of 1-(2-aminophenyl)propan-2-ol using acidic catalysts[1]. 2-Methylindoline is also produced by the hydrogenation of 2-methylindole in toluene[2].
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 111, p. 4108, 1989 DOI: 10.1021/ja00193a056
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 26, p. 108, 1978 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.26.108
References
[1] Heidi Bernas. (2015). Transformations of 1-(2-Aminophenyl)propan-2-ol to 2-Methylindoline. Catalysis Letters, 145 3, 955–963. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-014-1474-3
[2] Heidi Bernas . (2014). Hydrogenation of 2-methylindole using supported metal catalysts. Catalysis Communications, 56, Pages 41-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catcom.2014.07.001
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