Indoxyl

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Indoxyl
IUPAC name 1H-indol-3-ol
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 50591
SMILES C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)O
Properties
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)

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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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