2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetaldehyde

CAS NO.：2591-98-2
Empirical Formula: C10H9NO
Molecular Weight: 159.18
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-27 16:27:43

What is 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetaldehyde?

Description

2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetaldehyde is an indole acetaldehyde compound. It can be produced by substitution of the methyl hydrogen on the acetaldehyde by the indol-3-yl group. It is also an intermediate metabolite in the metabolism of tryptophan.

Chemical properties

Solid

The Uses of 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetaldehyde

Tryptaldehyde is used as plasma metabolite biomarker related to secondary hyperparathyroidism and parathyroid hormone.

Definition

ChEBI: An indoleacetaldehyde that is acetaldehyde in which one of the methyl hydrogens are replaced by a indol-3-yl group. It is an intermediate metabolite in the metabolism of tryptophan.

Properties of 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetaldehyde

Boiling point:	120 °C(Press: 10-15 Torr)
Density	1.205±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	-20 ℃
pka	16.75±0.30(Predicted)
InChI	InChI=1S/C10H9NO/c12-6-5-8-7-11-10-4-2-1-3-9(8)10/h1-4,6-7,11H,5H2

Safety information for 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetaldehyde

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.