Showing chemical card for indole-3-glycol (CFc000283908)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:36 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283908
Molecule Identification
Common Name
indole-3-glycol
Definition
Indole-3-glycol is a member of the class of compounds known as 3-alkylindoles. 3-alkylindoles are compounds containing an indole moiety that carries an alkyl chain at the 3-position. Indole-3-glycol is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Indole-3-glycol can be found in a number of food items such as common wheat, common pea, japanese persimmon, and broccoli, which makes indole-3-glycol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 3-alkylindoles. 3-Alkylindoles are compounds containing an indole moiety that carries an alkyl chain at the 3-position.
