Aroma Molecule
Indole
CAS 120-72-9 · C8H7N · 117.15 g/mol
AnimalicHeart noteVery high strength
Scent Profile
Intensely floral and animalic note. Narcotic white flower in dilution, essential to jasmine and tuberose.
Technical Specifications
| CAS No. | 120-72-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H7N |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 g/mol |
| Scent Family | Animalic |
| Note Position | Heart |
| Odour Strength | Very high |
| Typical Tenacity | Medium: one to several days on a blotter |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol and most fragrance materials |
| Typical Applications | Fine fragrance and personal care, used in trace amounts |
| Grade | Perfumer grade aroma chemical |
| Documentation | COA and MSDS provided for bulk purchases above 1kg only; not available for sample purchases. IFRA and allergen information on request |
Typical values for reference. Lot specific data is provided on the certificate of analysis for bulk purchases above 1kg.