Skatole or 3-methylindole is an organic compound belonging to the indole family. Occurring in high concentrations, it is the primary odor of feces. In low concentrations, it has a flowery smell and is found in several flowers and essential oils, including those of orange blossoms, jasmine, and Ziziphus mauritiana.
It is used as a fragrance and fixative in many perfumes and as an aroma compound. Its name derives from the Greek root skato-, meaning 'feces'. Skatole was discovered in 1877 by the German ...
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