7-Methylindole is a mildly
toxic
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crystalline
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organic compound
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chemical formula
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. It is used in the production of
agricultural chemicals and
pharmaceutical
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Indole
Indole is an aromatic heterocyclic organic compound with the formula C8 H7 N. It has a bicyclic structure, consisting of a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered pyrrole ring. Indole is widely distributed in the natural environmen ...
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Methyl
In organic chemistry, a methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, having chemical formula . In formulas, the group is often abbreviated as Me. This hydrocarbon group occurs in many ...
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1-Methylindole
1-Methylindole is an irritating, potentially toxic organic compound which occurs as a deep yellow viscous liquid with a very strong unpleasant odor.
It has the chemical formula C9H9N.
See also
* Indole
* Methyl
* 2-Methylindole (methylketol)
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2-Methylindole (methylketol)
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5-Methylindole
5-Methylindole is an irritating organic compound with chemical formula
. 5-Methylindole is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of compounds with a variety of pharmacological properties, such as staurosporine-like bisindole inhibitors of pr ...
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Skatole
Skatole or 3-methylindole is an organic compound belonging to the indole family. It occurs naturally in the feces of mammals and birds and is the primary contributor to fecal odor. In low concentrations, it has a flowery smell and is found in seve ...
(3-methylindole)
Methylindoles
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