| Bioactivity | 4-Hydroxyindole is a member of the class of hydroxyindoles that is 1H-indole substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4. 4-Hydroxyindole is an important raw material or intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical products and industrial polymers[1]. |
| Name | 4-Hydroxyindole |
| CAS | 2380-94-1 |
| Formula | C8H7NO |
| Molar Mass | 133.15 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Nenad Manevski, et al. Glucuronidation of psilocin and 4-hydroxyindole by the human UDP-glucuronosyltransferases. Drug Metab Dispos. 2010 Mar;38(3):386-95. |