DL-INDOLE-3-LACTIC ACID Property

Melting point:

145-146 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

477.3±30.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.428±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,2-8°C

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

pka

3.86±0.11(Predicted)

color 

Pale Orange to Pale Purple

InChI

InChI=1S/C11H11NO3/c13-10(11(14)15)5-7-6-12-9-4-2-1-3-8(7)9/h1-4,6,10,12-13H,5H2,(H,14,15)

InChIKey

XGILAAMKEQUXLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(O)(=O)C(O)CC1C2=C(NC=1)C=CC=C2

CAS DataBase Reference

1821-52-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2933.99.9701

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H340May cause genetic defects

H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H401Toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

DL-INDOLE-3-LACTIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

DL-Indole-3-lactic Acid is used as a reagent in the synthesis of 2-hydroxy-1-(1H-indol-3-yl)-4-methylpentan-3-one which has weak antibacterial activity against 16 bacterial strains, including Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus. DL-Indole-3-lactic Acid is also used in the preparation of Monatin, a natural sweet peptidomimetic.

Definition

ChEBI: A hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is lactic acid substituted by a 1H-indol-3-yl group at position 3. It is a metabolite of tryptophan.