Indoxyl
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| IUPAC name | 1H-indol-3-ol |
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| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)O |
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| Molecular formula | C8H7NO |
| Molar mass | 133.14728 |
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In chemistry, indoxyl is a nitrogenous substance with the chemical formula: C8H7NO. Indoxyl is isomeric with oxindol and is obtained as an oily liquid.
Indoxyl is obtained from indican, which is a glycoside. The hydrolysis of indican yields β-D-glucose and indoxyl.
Indigo dye is a product of the reaction of indoxyl by a mild oxidizing agent such as atmospheric oxygen.
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