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  1. Indole - Wikipedia

    In the 1930s, interest in indole intensified when it became known that the indole substituent is present in many important alkaloids, known as indole alkaloids (e.g., tryptophan and auxins), …

  2. Indole | Aromatic, Biosynthesis, Metabolism | Britannica

    Indole, first isolated in 1866, has the molecular formula C 8 H 7 N, and it is commonly synthesized from phenylhydrazine and pyruvic acid, although several other procedures have been discovered.

  3. What Is Indole Production and Why Is It Important?

    Jun 24, 2025 · Indole is an aromatic, heterocyclic organic compound with a dual nature regarding its scent. In high concentrations, it has an intense fecal odor, yet in very dilute solutions, it …

  4. Biomedical Importance of Indoles - PMC

    The indole nucleus is an important element of many natural and synthetic molecules with significant biological activity. This review covers some of the relevant and recent achievements …

  5. Indole: Chemical Properties, Synthesis, Applications, and Analysis

    Learn about indole, its chemical properties, synthesis methods, biological role, applications in industry, and key analysis techniques used in research and industry.

  6. Indole - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Indole has enhanced the incidence of bladder cancer in some bioassays, for example, addition of indole to a diet containing 2-acetylaminofluorene produced an increased incidence of bladder …

  7. Indole Definition - Organic Chemistry Key Term | Fiveable

    Indole is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound composed of a benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring. It is a key structural component found in various …

  8. Fischer indole synthesis - Wikipedia

    The Fischer indole synthesis is a chemical reaction that produces the aromatic heterocycle indole from a (substituted) phenylhydrazine and an aldehyde or ketone under acidic conditions. [1][2] …

  9. Indole: Properties, Reactions, Production And Uses

    Sep 5, 2024 · Indole, also known as 1-benzo [b]pyrrole, is an aromatic heterocyclic organic compound that has a bicyclic structure (a benzene fused to a pyrrole) with the chemical …

  10. Indole | C8H7N | CID 798 - PubChem

    Indole is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655).