This section provides an overview for skatoles as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 skatole manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked skatole companies as of November, 2024: 1.MUBY CHEMICALS, 2.Wintex Chemicals, 3.Zhengzhou Alfa Chemical Co.,Ltd.
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Skatole, also known as 3-methylindole, is a heterocyclic aromatic compound with the chemical formula C9H9N. It is found in elm and camphor tree trunks, beetroots, excrement, and coal tar. In the human body, it is produced from the metabolism of tryptophan by intestinal bacteria and contributes to the odor of feces.
Skatole is a white crystal that turns brown over time, with a melting point of 95°C and a boiling point of 265°C. It is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohols, benzene, and ether. When it reacts with potassium ferricyanide and sulfuric acid, it turns purple.
Skatole is used at low concentrations in cosmetic fragrances, where it imparts a floral scent. Notably, it is a component of the jasmine fragrance. In higher concentrations, it has an unpleasant odor but is perceived as a sweet, soft scent at lower levels. It is also used as a flavoring and additive in cigarettes.
The molar mass of Skatole is 131.17 g/mol. It is synthesized through Fischer indole synthesis, which involves heating phenylhydrazone with an acid catalyst. This process can utilize sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, as well as Lewis acids like boron trifluoride diethyl ether complex and zinc chloride.
Related compounds to Skatole include various methylated indoles, such as 1-methylindole, 2-methylindole, and others, each with distinct chemical properties and applications.
Due to its strong odor and potential toxicity, Skatole should be handled with appropriate protective equipment in a well-ventilated laboratory environment. It is also a flammable substance and should be stored away from light to prevent decomposition.
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Berjé Inc. was originally founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Carteret, New Jersey. The company is a national wholesaler of over 2000 essential oils and aromatic chemicals sourced from local farmers around the world. The company has two product categories: essential & fixed oils and aromatic chemicals. Essential & fixed oils include essential oils and fixed oils while aromatic chemicals include natural aromatics and all aromatic chemicals. The company lists chemicals by four application categories which are flavor ingredients, fragrance ingredients, functional ingredients, and fragrances.
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
MUBY CHEMICALS, established in 1976, is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and excipients used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & personal care, agrochemical, and textile industries. Based in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India, the company offers Shale gas hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals such as ammonium persulfate, diverting agents, inhibitors, ATMP phosphonate, and encapsulated gel breakers. Some food analytical reagent chemicals include benzyl alcohol, calcium oxide, boric acid, carbamide peroxide, and lithium carbonate. The company is GLP-approved, Kosher Certified, "REACH" Registered, and ISO-9001 Certified.
Zhengzhou Alfa Chemical Co., Ltd. (ZACC) is a manufacturer of organic chemicals and catalysts established in 2010 and based in Jiaozuo, Henan. The company primarily produces pharmaceutical and organic intermediates as well as photoelectric materials for customers in life science, polymers, dyes, and metallurgy. The company's product lineup includes condensed ring compounds, heterocyclic compounds, COFS/MOFS, and metal catalysts. These supply client corporations such as Bayer AG, Pfizer Inc., and Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd. ZACC also offers gram- to ton-level contract synthesis and production services.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Aadhunik Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic fracturing chemicals, based in Mumbai, India. The company offer crystal granules in precise micron or mesh sizes according to buyers needs. These products are also available through its agents in the UAE and the USA. It also provides encapsulated gel breakers and low and high-temperature flow diverting agents for oil fracturing and drilling. The company and its associated units are FDA-GMP certified, Halal and Kosher certified, REACH registered, ISO-9001 certified, and ISO-22000 HACCP certified.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
BOC Sciences is headquartered in Shirley, New York as a brand of BOCSCI Inc. The company is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of premium chemicals, emphasizing small molecule synthesis, biosynthesis, purification, and characterization used in academia, pharmaceuticals, biotech, CDMO, material sciences, and agriculture industries, supporting research and production. The company’s products include thousands of inhibitors, nucleotides, metabolites, and isotope-labeled products. The company offers custom synthesis and manufacturing, analytical services, antibody-drug conjugate development, and strain engineering and fermentation services.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
Founded in Mumbai, India in 2006, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified chemical manufacturing company and distributor. Otto Chemie serves customers in many industries including agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, cement, as well as educational and R&D industries. Product offerings include antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, detergents, ionic liquids, materials science compounds, labware, oil, metal & ceramic science compounds and tools, oils, reagents, solvents.
Glentham Life Sciences is based in Corsham, United Kingdom. Glentham Life Sciences is a leading supplier of fine chemicals, raw materials, reagents, and life science products. Glenthem also offers a number of services including custom packaging, call-off orders, and safety documentation. Glentham’s product offerings include chemicals such as amino acids, antibiotics, APIs, biochemicals, buffers, carbohydrates, chitin, chitosan, detergents, dyes, stains, enzymes, inorganic, peptide reagents, phytochemical, raw materials, solvents, steroids, and vitamins among others.
India Fine Chemicals, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan, is a distributor and supplier of chemicals, functional materials, food additives, as well as a planner and developer of health foods. The company offers an extensive range of products, including sodium vinylsulfonate 25% water solution, sodium cumene sulfonate, N-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine, and diethyl sulfate. These chemicals serve various industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, cosmetics, dyes, and flavors. The company also offers a range of services, including information about chemicals, a chemical search engine, product analysis, and contract development.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | MUBY CHEMICALS |
28.6%
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2 | Wintex Chemicals |
14.3%
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3 | Zhengzhou Alfa Chemical Co.,Ltd |
14.3%
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4 | BERJÉ INC |
14.3%
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5 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
14.3%
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6 | Merck |
14.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the skatole page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India | 4 | 44.4% |
Japan | 2 | 22.2% |
United States of America | 1 | 11.1% |
China | 1 | 11.1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 11.1% |