Description

2-[(4-Methylphenyl)Methylene]-1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-Dione is a specialized organic compound belonging to the indenedione class, characterized by its distinct molecular structure. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional component in advanced material synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel compounds with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• As a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Utilized in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and dyes.
• Potential use in material science for the development of organic semiconductors or photoconductive materials.
• Acts as a ligand precursor or catalyst component in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Employed in analytical chemistry as a reagent or standard for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-[(4-Methylphenyl)Methylene]-1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-Dione
CAS No.	15875-51-1
Molecular Formula	C17H12O2
Molecular Weight	248.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylbenzylidene-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; 2-(p-Tolylmethylene)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; 2-[(4-Methylphenyl)methylene]-1H-indene-1,3-dione; 2-(4-Methylbenzylidene)-1,3-indandione; p-Tolylmethyleneindanedione; 15875-51-1; 2-(4-Methylbenzylidene)indan-1,3-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-[(4-Methylphenyl)Methylene]-1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-Dione adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is manufactured in a GMP-compliant environment and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.