2-Methylindole

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Methylketol or 2-methylindole is a mildly toxic and slightly flammable organic compound which occurs as a pale yellow viscous liquid. It has chemical formula C₉H₉N. Its CAS number is [95-20-5] [1] and its SMILES structure is CC2=CC1=CC=CC=C1N2.

Methylketol is used as an intermediate for synthesizing dyes, pigments, optical brighteners, and pharmaceuticals.

[edit] See also

• Indole
• Methyl
• 1-Methylindole
• 5-Methylindole
• 7-Methylindole
• Skatole (3-methylindole)

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