Indoxyl
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Indoxyl | |
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IUPAC name | 1H-indol-3-ol |
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SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)O |
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Molecular formula | C8H7NO |
Molar mass | 133.14728 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
In chemistry, indoxyl is a nitrogenous substance with the chemical formula: C8H7NO. Indoxyl is isomeric with oxindol and is obtained as an oily liquid.
Indoxyl is obtained from indican, which is a glycoside. The hydrolysis of indican yields β-D-glucose and indoxyl.
Indigo dye is a product of the reaction of indoxyl by a mild oxidizing agent such as atmospheric oxygen.
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