2-(3-hydroxy-1h-indol-2-yl)indol-3-one (CED0119449)

2-(3-hydroxy-1h-indol-2-yl)indol-3-one is an organic compound with the formula C16H10N2O2 and an average molecular weight of 262.26 g/mol. 2-(3-hydroxy-1h-indol-2-yl)indol-3-one belongs to the hydroxyindoles, a subclass of indoles and derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound is found in or released from 31 recorded sources. These include electrical and electronic equipment, such as discharge lamps, antennas, coils, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and electrically stimulated smoking devices, among 9 others. It is also present in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and 2 more. Within the food, food processing and cookware category, it is associated with food preservation, fermentation processes for beer, the preparation of vinegar, the preparation of wort, and the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, among others. Additionally, it is found in building and construction materials such as tents or canopies, as well as household items including rosaries, key rings, and watch chains. Regarding its health effects, 2-(3-hydroxy-1h-indol-2-yl)indol-3-one is used as a treatment for psoriasis (PMC9604523).