Showing chemical card for indole acetaldehyde (CFc000337843)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:31:55 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000337843
Molecule Identification
Common Name
indole acetaldehyde
Definition
1h-indole-3-acetaldehyde 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. 1h-indole-3-acetaldehyde is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 1h-indole-3-acetaldehyde can be found in a number of food items such as rose hip, pineappple sage, herbs and spices, and canola, which makes 1h-indole-3-acetaldehyde a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. 1h-indole-3-acetaldehyde can be found primarily in feces and saliva. 1h-indole-3-acetaldehyde exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. In humans, 1h-indole-3-acetaldehyde is involved in the tryptophan metabolism.
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.
