Material Safety Data Sheet
1-BOC-1H-INDOL-3-OL (1H-Indole-1-carboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester)

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 1-BOC-1H-INDOL-3-OL (1H-Indole-1-carboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester) 
Catalog Numbers: 56-03578

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#
Chemical Name: 1-BOC-1H-INDOL-3-OL (1H-Indole-1-carboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester)
Percent  95%
EINECS/ELINCS:

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
Appearance: Off-white powder.
Warning! May causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin. 

Potential Health Effects
Eye: May causes eye irritation. 
Skin: May causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. 
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. 
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. 
Chronic: No information found. 

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. 
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. 
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Wash mouth out with water. 
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. 
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressuredemand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. 
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. Do NOT get water inside containers. 
Flash Point: Not available. 
Autoignition Temperature: Not available. 
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. 
Upper: Not available. 
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. 
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside containers.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Handling: Avoid breathing dust, mist, or vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not allow contact with water. Wash clothing before reuse. Keep from contact with moist air and steam. 
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep refrigerated. Stored in brown glass bottle

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. 
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH  NIOSH OSHA  - Final PELs
1-BOC-1H-INDOL-3-OL (1H-Indole-1-carboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester) none listed  none listed  none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs: 3-Hydroxyindole: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.

Personal Protective Equipment 
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. 
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. 
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Powder
Color: Off-white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density: Not available
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not available
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble in methanol. Soluble in Chloroform. Soluble in Ethanol
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical stability: Not available 
Conditions to avoid: Excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents. 
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. 
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported 

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
RTECS#:      
Unlisted. 
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information found 
Teratogenicity: No information found 
Reproductive Effects: No information found 
Mutagenicity: No information found 
Neurotoxicity: No information found 
Other Studies: 

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
Product: Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. 
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
DOT (US): Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
      Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases:
     R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
Safety Phrases:
     S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of 
     water and seek medical advice. 
     S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 480-93-3: No information available. 
Canada - DSL/NDSL: None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B. 
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations. 
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.