title: 7-Methylindole
text: # 7-Methylindole
  
  7-Methylindole is a mildly toxic off-white crystalline organic compound with chemical formula $C_9H_9N.$
  
  ## Preparation
  
  7-Methylindole can be prepared from 2,6-dimethylformanilide by reaction with potassium ethoxide.
  
  ## Uses
  
  7-Methylindole is used in the production of agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
  
  