2-Phenylindole
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
CAS Number: 948-65-2
Molecular Formula: C14H11N
Molecular Weight: 193.244 g/mol
Appearance: Slightly yellowish white powder or yellow to brown crystalline
Usage: It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 2-Phenylindole |
| Synonyms | α-Phenylindole, 2-Phenyl-1H-indole, 5-Phenyl-2.3-benzopyrrole |
| CAS Number | 948-65-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H11N |
| Molecular Weight | 193.244 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellow powder, crystalline form from ethanol and petroleum ether |
| Density | 1.2 ± 0.1 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 188-190°C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 419.9 ± 0.0°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 176.6 ± 11.9°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in acetone, tetrahydrofuran, cyclohexanone, and benzene; slightly soluble in methanol; insoluble in water |
| Synthesis Methods | Fischer, Madllung, Reissert, and Bischer methods |
| Applications | – Reactant for preparation of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) – Anti-inflammatory and antifungal/antibacterial agents – Fluorescent probes – Reactant in difluorohydroxylation and Mannich-type reactions – Intermediate in dye industry for cationic dyes – Thermal stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) processing |
| Safety | Handle with caution; refer to safety data sheets for detailed information |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat, moisture, and incompatible materials |
