Indole

Indole is an aromatic, heterocyclic, organic compound which widely distributed in the natural environment and can be produced by a variety of bacteria. Indole regulates various aspects of bacterial physiology, including spore formation, plasmid stability, resistance to drugs, biofilm formation, and virulence as an intercellular signal molecule[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[120-72-9]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H311, H319, H400

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/indole.html

Purity

99.99

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 3.57 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

C1(C=CC=C2)=C2NC=C1

Molecular Formula

C8H7N

Molecular Weight

117.15

Precautions

H302, H311, H319, H400

References & Citations

[1]Lee JH, et al. Indole as an intercellular signal in microbial communities. FEMS Microbiol Rev. 2010 Jul;34 (4) :426-44.|[2]Wang L, et al. Black rice diet alleviates colorectal cancer development through modulating tryptophan metabolism and activating AHR pathway. Imeta. 2024 Jan 15;3 (1) :e165.