42951-35-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-Butyl-2-methylindole
• Synonyms: 2-METHYL-1-N-BUTYLINDOLE;1-N-BUTYL-2-METHYLINDOLE;1-BUTYL-2-METHYLINDOLE;1-butyl-2-methyl-1h-indol;n-Butyl-2-methylindole;2-METHYL-1-BUTYLINDOLE;1-BUTYL-2-MTHYLINDOLE GC 99.0% LIGHT YELLOW OIL-LIKE LIQUID;1-Butyl-2-methyl-1H-indole
• CAS NO: 42951-35-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₇N
• Molecular Weight: 187.28
• EINECS: 1806241-263-5
• Product Categories: Indole;Heterocycle-Indole series
• Mol File: 42951-35-9.mol
• Article Data: 8

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 306.3 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 139.1 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.966 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00141mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.541
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-Butyl-2-methylindole(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-Butyl-2-methylindole(42951-35-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-Butyl-2-methylindole(42951-35-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 42951-35-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1-Butyl-2-methylindole is an organic compound belonging to the indole family. It is a yellowish liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor and is typically used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is also used in the production of fragrances and perfumes due to its distinct odor. The chemical structure of 1-Butyl-2-methylindole consists of a butyl group and a methyl group attached to an indole ring. It is important to handle this chemical with caution, as it may cause skin and eye irritation, and should be used in a well-ventilated area.

InChI:InChI=1/C13H17N/c1-3-4-9-14-11(2)10-12-7-5-6-8-13(12)14/h5-8,10H,3-4,9H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 95-20-5 2-methyl-1H-indole 
• 542-69-8 1-iodo-butane 

Downstream Products

• 155846-85-8 3-[2,2-bis(1-n-butyl-2-methylindol-3-yl)ethenyl]-3-(4-diethylaminophenyl)phthalide 
• 1293366-60-5 1-n-butyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylindole 
• 54574-53-7 1-n-butyl-2-methyl-3-(2'-carboxy-5'-nitro-benzoyl)-indole 
• 67697-49-8 2-[(1-n-butyl-2-methyl-3-indolyl)carbonyl]benzoic acid 
• 168832-61-9 1-(1-n-butyl-2-methylindol-3-yl)-1-(4-n-butylphenyl)ethylene 

Relevant articles and documents

Cu-Catalyzed Oxidation of C2 and C3 Alkyl-Substituted Indole via Acyl Nitroso Reagents

The selective oxidation of C2-alkyl-substituted indoles to 3-oxindole and the selective C-H oxygenation or amination of C2,C3-dialkyl-substituted indoles at C2 are reported under mild conditions. The position of the alkyl substitution on the indole directs the reaction to different pathways under similar conditions.

3,5- And 5,5-bis(3-indolyl)-2-(5H)furanones

Mono-, bis- and tris-indolyl-substituted furanones useful as color formers, particularly in carbonless duplicating and thermal marking systems, which are prepared respectively by: the interaction of an indole with mucochloric acid; the interaction of an indole with a 4-mono(indolyl-substituted 4-oxo-2-butenoic acid; and by the interaction of an indole with a 2,4-bis(indolyl)-substituted 4-oxobutanoic acid or with a 3,5-bis(indolyl)-substituted furanone.

Indolyl phthalide compounds

3-Aryl-3-indolylphthalides, 3-aryl-3-pyrrolylphthalides and 3-aryl-3-carbazolylphthalides prepared by interaction of the appropriate 2-(heteroaryl)carbonylbenzoic acid and the appropriate phenylamine, and 3,3-bis(indolyl)phthalides prepared by the interaction of the appropriate 2-(indolyl)carbonylbenzoic acid and the appropriate indole are useful as color formers in pressure-sensitive carbonless duplicating systems, thermal marking systems and hectographic copying systems.