Indole is a term used in organic chemistry to describe a bicyclic aromatic compound that contains a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring. The term indole is used to describe a specific structure, but there are other similar molecules that are sometimes referred to as indole derivatives or analogs. Examples include tryptophan, serotonin, and many other naturally occurring substances that contain the indole structure as a component. Some synonyms for indole might include pyrrole, benzopyrrole, and 2,3-benzopyrrole. These terms all refer to the same basic structure but may be used in different contexts depending on the specific chemical compound being discussed.