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Usage

Uses

Used in Flavoring Industry:
1-Butyl-2-methylindole is used as a flavoring agent in food products, leveraging its strong and distinctive odor to enhance the sensory experience of various consumables.
Used in Fragrance and Perfume Industry:
In the realm of fragrances and perfumes, 1-Butyl-2-methylindole is utilized for its unique scent, contributing to the creation of complex and nuanced olfactory compositions.
Safety Considerations:
Due to its potential to cause skin and eye irritation, 1-Butyl-2-methylindole should be handled with care, preferably in well-ventilated areas to minimize health risks during its application in both the flavoring and fragrance industries.

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

• 1293366-60-5 1-n-butyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylindole 
• 155846-85-8 3-[2,2-bis(1-n-butyl-2-methylindol-3-yl)ethenyl]-3-(4-diethylaminophenyl)phthalide 
• 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 academic research and scientific papers

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-Acylindoles Synthesis: Ruthenium-Catalyzed Carbonylative Coupling of Indoles and Aryl Iodides

A novel and convenient procedure for the synthesis of 3-acylindoles from simple indoles and aryl iodides has been established. Through ruthenium-catalyzed carbonylative C-H functionalization of indoles, with Mo(CO)6 as the solid CO source, the desired indol-3-yl aryl ketones were isolated in moderate to good yields. Not only N-alkylindoles but also N-H indoles can be applied here.

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.

Diphenylamino and indolyl substituted pyromellitides

This invention relates to 3,7-bis(disubstituted aminophenyl- or indolyl)-3,7-bis(diphenylamino)pyromellitides, 3,5-bis(disubstituted aminophenyl- or indolyl)-3,5-bis(diphenylamino)pyromellitides and mixtures thereof useful as color formers, particularly in carbonless duplicating and thermal marking systems, which are prepared by the interaction of 2,5-bis(disubstituted aminophenyl- or indolyl)carbonyl-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acids or 2,4-bis(disubstituted aminophenyl- or indolyl)carbonyl-1,5-benzenedicarboxylic acids and mixtures thereof with diphenylamines.

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.

Novel compounds, processes and marking systems

Mono and bis substituted (arylsulfonyl)alkanes useful as color formers, particularly in carbonless duplicating and thermal marking systems, are prepared by the interaction of the appropriate aldehyde or dialdehyde with the appropriate aryl or heterocyclic moiety and the appropriate phenylsulfinic acid in the presence of a catalyst.

Heteroarylphthalides

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.

Phthalide compounds, processes and marking systems

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.