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SKATOLE | |
| Product Name: | Skatole | |
| Formula: | C9 H9 N | |
| Molecular Weight: | 131.18 | |
| Occurance: | Found in oils of Celtis reticulosa Miquel, of a Nectandra species and in civet. | |
| Odour: | Powerful civet odour. | |
| Color & Appearance: | Large (scale) like crystals, OR fine crystalline powder. | |
| Stability & Discoloration: | Stable, may cause discoloration. | |
| Refractive Index at 20 deg. C | - | |
| Specific Gravity at 25 deg. C | - | |
| Solubility: | 1 gm is clearly soluble in 3 ml of 95% alcohol. | |
| Acid Value: | - | |
| Purity: | A. By Chemical
Method : - B. By GLC Method : Min 99% |
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| Melting point/ Congealing pt: | Minimum 93.0 deg. C(Melting Point) | |
| Boiling point: | - | |
| Flash point: | - | |
| Others: | - | |
| Uses: | It has excellent fixative value, but must be used very sparingly to produce a pleasant note in floral compositions. | |