Skatole SDS/MSDS (Safety Data Sheet)

3.1 Substances
Product name: Skatole
CAS Number: 83-34-1
PubChem CID: 6736
Molecular formula: C9H9N
Molecular weight: 131.17 g/mol
IUPAC name: 3-methyl-1H-indole

3.2 Mixtures
Not applicable (pure substance).

4.1 Description of first aid measures
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Seek medical attention.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11 (Toxicological Information).

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically. Contact a poison control center or physician for severe exposure.

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2), alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable: None known.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Combustible. Heating may produce toxic fumes.

5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing.
Fight fire from upwind. Cool containers with water spray until fire is extinguished.

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
Avoid breathing dust/vapor. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill.

6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent product from entering drains, waterways, or soil.
Contain spill with inert absorbent material.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
CHEM SCRUBBING SYSTEMS ARE ATTRACTIVE FOR CONTINUOUSLY HANDLING LARGE VOL OF GAS CONTAINING VERY LOW CONCN OF POTENT ODORANTS. THESE SYSTEMS USUALLY FUNCTION BY OXIDN OF THE ODORANT. THE ODOR CONTROL OF SKATOLE IS DISCUSSED FOR EACH OF THE OXIDIZERS: NAOCL, CL2, KMNO4, AND O3.
TWO TYPES OF AIR WASHERS, CROSS-CURRENT AND COUNTERCURRENT, WERE INSTALLED IN THE VENTILATION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY FARMS, TO DEODORIZE THE AIR. ACTIVATED SLUDGE FROM A SEWAGE PLANT WAS ADDED TO THE CIRCULATING WATER. WASH WATER SAMPLES CONTAINED SKATOLE.
SRP: At the time of review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge), consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
Wear appropriate PPE (see Section 8). Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area.
Avoid dust formation. Use only in a chemical fume hood or well-ventilated area.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10).
Protect from light and moisture.
Recommended storage (industry convention for research compounds): -20°C for long-term storage; 2-8°C for short-term use and transport.
[Note: This is a general industry recommendation. Always verify exact storage conditions with the supplier Certificate of Analysis (COA).]

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance: White to brownish solid with a fecal odor; [Merck Index] Odor becomes pleasant and sweet at very low concentrations; [HSDB] White crystalline flakes with a stench; [MSDSonline]
b) Odor: CHARACTERISTIC FECAL ODOR AT HIGH LEVELS, BECOMING PLEASANT, SWEET, AND WARM AT VERY LOW LEVELS
c) Odor threshold: No data available
d) pH: No data available
e) Melting point/freezing point: 95 °C
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range: 265-266 °C @ 755 MM HG
g) Flash point: No data available
h) Evaporation rate: No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
k) Vapor pressure: 0.0055 [mmHg]
l) Vapor density: No data available
m) Relative density: No data available
n) Water solubility: SOL IN HOT WATER, ALC, BENZENE, CHLOROFORM, ETHER
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Log P (n-octanol/water): 2.6
p) Auto-ignition temperature: No data available
q) Decomposition temperature: No data available
r) Viscosity: No data available
s) Explosive properties: No data available
t) Oxidizing properties: No data available

9.2 Other information
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA): 15.8 Ų
Complexity: 122

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
No acute toxicity data available.
Skin corrosion/irritation:
Causes skin irritation (H315).
Serious eye damage/eye irritation:
Causes serious eye irritation (H319).
Respiratory or skin sensitization:
No data available.
Germ cell mutagenicity:
No data available.
Carcinogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive toxicity:
No data available.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure):
No data available.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure):
No data available.
Aspiration hazard:
No data available.

11.2 Additional information
No additional toxicological information available.

12.1 Toxicity
3-Methylindole is a naturally occurring substance found in beetroot, feces, and nectrandra wood. It is also produced industrially for use as a fixative in the perfume industry and as a food additive and may be released to the environment from a variety of waste streams. It has an extrapolated vapor pressure of 0.005 mm Hg at 25 °C and exists solely in the vapor phase in the ambient atmosphere. An estimated Koc value of 600 indicates that 3-methylindole has low mobility in soil. Volatilization from moist soil surfaces may occur based on an estimated Henry's Law constant of 2.1X10-6 atm-cu m/mol. A methanogenic consortium, enriched from wetland soil completely mineralized this compound. In water, 3-methylindole may adsorb to sediment or particulate matter based upon its Koc value. Volatilization from water surfaces is expected based upon its estimated Henry's Law constant. Estimated half-lives for a model river and model lake are 20 and 148 days respectively. When exposed to natural sunlight 3-methylindole may undergo aqueous photo-oxidation. The major product of the photo-oxidative degradation of 3-methylindole is thought to be o-(N-formyl)aminoacetophenone. Bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is considered moderate, not high based upon the estimated BCF value of 56. No data currently exists on workplace exposure to 3-methylindole. The general population may be exposed to 3-methylindole by consumption of contamined groundwater although groundwater monitoring data are limited

12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Log P (n-octanol/water): 2.6
Low potential for bioaccumulation (Log P < 3).

12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available.

12.6 Other adverse effects
This substance is classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment.

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Waste Treatment Methods: Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers and do not mix with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers in the same manner as the product itself.

14.1 UN number
Not regulated as dangerous goods (research quantities typically exempt).

14.2 UN proper shipping name
Not subject to transport regulations (small quantities for research use).

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
Not classified as dangerous goods for transport (research quantities).

14.4 Packing group
Not applicable (not regulated as dangerous goods in typical research quantities).

14.5 Environmental hazards
Marine pollutant: Yes (classified as environmentally hazardous per GHS).

14.6 Special precautions for user
Transport in original packaging. Ensure containers are tightly sealed.
For bulk or commercial quantities, consult applicable transport regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG).

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable.

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
US EPA / TSCA: Subject to EPA TSCA regulations
EU ECHA / REACH: REACH Status: Cease

SARA 302 Components:
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components:
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards:
Acute (short-term) health hazard
Environmental hazard

Massachusetts Right To Know Components:
This material contains components subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act. See Section 2 for hazard classification.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components:
This material contains components subject to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act. See Section 2 for hazard classification.
New Jersey Right To Know Components:
This material contains components subject to the New Jersey Right to Know Act. See Section 2 for hazard classification.

California Prop. 65 Components:
This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

Other regulatory listings:
- The Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals: Chemical: 1H-Indole, 3-methyl-
- EFSA Legal Basis: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)

15.2 Chemical safety assessment
A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out for this substance.
For research-use-only compounds, no CSA is required under REACH Annex I.

Revision Date: 2026/09/09
Further Information: The information provided is believed to be correct but is not exhaustive and should be used only as a guideline based on current knowledge. It does not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product. Selleck Chemicals Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or contact with the product.