SKATOLE STRUCTURE CAS NO. 83-34-1 FORMULA C9 H9 N MOL. WT. 131.17 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°C -- SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 25°C -- SOLUBILITY 1 gm. is clearly soluble in 3 ml  of 95% alcohol. ACID VALUE -- PURITY BY  : . 1.  CHEMICAL METHOD -- 2.  GLC METHOD Min 99% MELTING PT./CONGEALING PT. Min 93°C (Melting pt.) BOILING POINT -- FLASH POINT -- USES Has excellent fixative value, but must be used very sparingly to produce a pleasant note in floral compositions. H.S. CODE 293490.19