Indole

At a glance

Indole is a nitrogenous heterocycle made synthetically (coal‑tar or Fischer synthesis) and also found in jasmine and orange blossom; it imparts a potent, fecal‑sweet, animalic edge to floral accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic or derived from natural sources like jasmine and orange blossoms
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Indole heterocycle
CAS number
120-72-9
Profile
animalic, sensual, floral
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01