Description / Application
Indole-3-methanol is an indolyl alcohol carrying a hydroxymethyl group at position 3. It is a constituent of the cruciferous vegetables and had anticancer activity. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Indole-3-carbinol; 3-Hydroxymethylindole; 1H-Indole-3-methanol |
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| Molecular Formula | C9H9NO |
| Molecular Weight | 147.17 |
| MFCD | MFCD00005632 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P280;P302+P352;P305+P351+P338;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362 |