| Name | 5-Hydroxyindole |
| Synonyms | 5-Indolol 5-INDOLOL INDOL-5-OL 1H-INDOL-5-OL Hydroxyindole 5-HYDROXYINDOLE hydroxy-5indole 5-Hydroxyindole Hydroxy-5 indole TIMTEC-BB SBB004214 5-Hydroxy-1H-indole 5-Hydroxyindole,(5-Indolol) |
| CAS | 1953-54-4 |
| EINECS | 217-782-6 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H7NO/c10-7-1-2-8-6(5-7)3-4-9-8/h1-5,9-10H |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7NO |
| Molar Mass | 133.15 |
| Density | 1.1475 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 106-108°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 245.66°C (rough estimate) |
| Flash Point | 161.4°C |
| Solubility | 38g/l |
| Vapor Presure | 3.61E-05mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Light brown to brown crystals |
| Color | beige |
| BRN | 112349 |
| pKa | 9.98±0.40(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | 1.5260 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00005677 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 105-110°C |
| Use | Used as an organic intermediate |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | NM2430000 |
| HS Code | 29339990 |
| Hazard Class | IRRITANT, KEEP COLD |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| Application | 5-hydroxyindole is an important intermediate for the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin. The route to synthesize serotonin and melatonin from 5-hydroxyindole is short and the yield is high. In addition, 5-hydroxyindole is also an important chemical intermediate product in the fields of medicine and other fields. |
| Use | Used as an organic intermediate |