7-Methylindole Explained

7-Methylindole is a mildly toxic off-white crystalline organic compound with chemical formula .

Preparation

7-Methylindole can be prepared from 2,6-dimethylformanilide by reaction with potassium ethoxide.^[1]

Uses

7-Methylindole is used in the production of agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

See also

Indole
Methyl
1-Methylindole
2-Methylindole (methylketol)
5-Methylindole
Skatole (3-methylindole)

Notes and References

10.1080/00304947009458661 . 7-Methylindole . 1970 . Bass . K. C. . Nababsing . P. . Organic Preparations and Procedures . 2 . 3 . 221–222 .