Product Identification
【Product Name】Indole-3-acetone
【Synonyms】3-Acetonylindole；3-吲哚基丙酮
【CAS】1201-26-9
【Formula】C11H11NO
【Molecular Weight】173.21
【EINECS】214-855-4
【Merck】13,4989

Physical and Chemical Properties
【Appearance】Tan solid.
【Solubility in water】1.2 g/L
【Melting Point】118-119℃
【Boiling Point】342℃
【Vapor Pressure】7.9E-5 (25℃)
【Density】1.167 g/cm3 (20℃)
【pKa/pKb】16.67 (pKa)
【Partition Coefficient】1.36
【Heat Of Vaporization】58.53 kJ/mol

First Aid Measures
【Ingestion】If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
【Inhalation】If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
【Skin】In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
【Eyes】In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.

Handling and Storage
【Storage】Store at 2-8℃.

Hazards Identification
【Skin】May cause irritation.
【Eyes】May cause irritation.
【Hazards】Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
【Personal Protection】Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety ggles. Protective clothing.
【Respirators】Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate vernment standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks.
【Exposure Effects】May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption.

Fire Fighting Measures
【Flash Point】168℃
【Fire Fighting】Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Accidental Release Measures
【Small spills/leaks】Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Stability and Reactivity
【Stability】Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
【Incompatibilities】Strong oxidizing agents.
【Decomposition】Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.