H412:Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
Description
5,7-Dimethylisatin is used to produce cyano-(5,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-indol-3-ylidene)-acetic acid ethyl ester by knoevenagel condensation with cyanoacetic acid ethyl ester. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.