What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Bromo-2-methyl-1H-indole (CAS: 1075-34-9)?

5-Bromo-2-methyl-1H-indole is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 219.03 g/mol. It has low water solubility and is slightly soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is moderately reactive, especially towards nucleophiles, and can undergo substitution reactions. It is stable under normal storage conditions but should be protected from light.