Description

N-Methyl-2-phenylindole (CAS No. 3558-24-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₅H₁₃N, widely utilized in chemical research and pharmaceutical applications. This heterocyclic aromatic compound, also known as 1-methyl-2-phenylindole, features a methyl group at the 1-position and a phenyl ring at the 2-position of the indole core structure. Its crystalline form and well-defined molecular architecture make it an essential intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the development of indole-based scaffolds. With a molecular weight of 207.27 g/mol, this compound is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95-98% by HPLC) and is supplied in sealed packaging to ensure stability and longevity. Ideal for researchers exploring indole chemistry, fluorescence studies, or medicinal chemistry projects.

Properties

• CAS Number: 3558-24-5
• Complexity: 232
• IUPAC Name: 1-methyl-2-phenyl-indole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H13N/c1-16-14-10-6-5-9-13(14)11-15(16)12-7-3-2-4-8-12/h2-11H,1H3
• InChI Key: SFWZZSXCWQTORH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 207.104799419
• Molecular Formula: C15H13N
• Molecular Weight: 207.27
• SMILES: CN1C2=CC=CC=C2C=C1C3=CC=CC=C3
• Topological: 4.9
• Monoisotopic Mass: 207.104799419
• Solubility: 0.6 [ug/mL]
• Synonyms: 1-Methyl-2-phenylindole, 3558-24-5, 1-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indole, 1H-Indole, 1-methyl-2-phenyl-, 2-Phenyl-N-methylindole, N-Methyl-2-phenylindole, Indole, 1-methyl-2-phenyl-, IE3UB978IA, 2-phenyl-1-methylindole, EINECS 222-618-1, NSC 63793, NSC-63793, DTXSID5063073, DTXCID1039054, Indole, 1-methyl-2-phenyl-(8CI), 222-618-1, MFCD00022892, NSC63793, n-methyl-2-phenyl indole, n-methyl-2-phenyl-indole, 1-methyl-2-phenyl-indole, UNII-IE3UB978IA, NCIOpen2_002836, MLS001215074, 1-methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indol, BIDD:GT0516, SCHEMBL214075, SCHEMBL2704346, SCHEMBL3131194, SCHEMBL3149942, CHEMBL1545735, SCHEMBL11758704, SCHEMBL16719747, SCHEMBL16719938, 1-Methyl-2-phenylindole, 99%, 1-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indole #, HMS2857M05, DAA55824, AC8408, BBL012866, STK202660, AKOS001426229, CS-W015261, NCGC00246339-01, AC-10577, AS-59068, BP-13058, SMR000543310, SY038925, DB-019242, M0733, NS00029881, ST50307707, EN300-20675, AB00775587-01, AF-963/00522046, Z104479722, InChI=1/C15H13N/c1-16-14-10-6-5-9-13(14)11-15(16)12-7-3-2-4-8-12/h2-11H,1H

Application

N-Methyl-2-phenylindole serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing indole derivatives with potential pharmacological activity. Researchers employ it in the development of fluorescent probes due to its conjugated aromatic system. It is also investigated as a precursor for small-molecule drug discovery targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways. Additionally, this compound finds use in material science for designing organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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