Tryptophol

Name: Tryptophol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032787

About Tryptophol

Tryptophol (CAS 526-55-6) is a high-purity reference standard of Tryptophol offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C10H11NO and its molecular weight is 161.2 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethanol. Alternative names: Indole-3-ethanol and 3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)indole.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a reference sample of Tryptophol, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Tryptophol in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tryptophol
Catalogue No.	VQ-032787
CAS Number	526-55-6
IUPAC name	2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethanol
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₁NO
Molecular weight	161.2 g/mol
Exact mass	161.0841
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MBBOMCVGYCRMEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CCO
PubChem CID	10685

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 1
TPSA	36 Å²
Synonyms	Indole-3-ethanol, 3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)indole, 1H-Indole-3-ethanol, 3-Indolylethanol, Indoleethanol, Indole ethanol, 3-Indoleethanol, 2-(3-Indolyl)ethanol, Ethanol, 2-indol-3-yl-, 1H-Indolyl-3-ethanol, 3-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)indole, beta-Indol-3-ylethanol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Tryptophol?

The CAS Registry Number of Tryptophol is 526-55-6. It is also known as Indole-3-ethanol, 3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)indole, 1H-Indole-3-ethanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tryptophol?

Tryptophol has the molecular formula C10H11NO and a molecular weight of 161.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethanol.

What is Tryptophol used for?

Tryptophol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Tryptophol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tryptophol can I order?

We supply Tryptophol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Tryptophol?

Yes. Every lot of Tryptophol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Tryptophol be shipped internationally?

Yes. Tryptophol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.