| [Flash Point] 114 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Appearance] Liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 5 | |
| [Boiling Point] 267 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.01 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.062 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 13.79 (pKb) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 2.6 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 48.6 kJ/mol | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.5629 (27 C) | |
| [Product Name] 4-Methylindole | |
| [Synonyms] 4-Methylindole | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_16096-32-5.htm">16096-32-5 | |
| [Formula] C9H9N | |
| [Molecular Weight] 131.16999999999999 | |
| [EINECS] 240-262-5 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 111243 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-20-07-00079 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. Substance undergoes color change upon exposure to light and air. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides.. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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