2-Methylindole

2-Methylindole

Identifiers
CAS number	95-20-5^Y
PubChem	7224
ChemSpider	6954^Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL259419^Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES c1cccc2c1cc(n2)C
InChI InChI=1S/C9H9N/c1-7-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)10-7/h2-6,10H,1H3^Y Key: BHNHHSOHWZKFOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y InChI=1/C9H9N/c1-7-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)10-7/h2-6,10H,1H3 Key: BHNHHSOHWZKFOX-UHFFFAOYAQ
Properties
Molecular formula	C₉H₉N
Molar mass	131.17
Appearance	Yellow viscous liquid
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Methylketol or 2-methylindole is a mildly toxic and slightly flammable organic compound which occurs as a white solid which turns brown over time. It has chemical formula C₉H₉N.

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

See also