Description

2-Methyl-1-Indanone is a versatile organic compound belonging to the indanone class, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique bicyclic structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and consistent raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex fused-ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the indanone scaffold imparts specific biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing musk-like odorants and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core structure in the development of electron-transport materials and host materials for advanced display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organic and organometallic chemistry to create novel chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into polymer backbones or as a modifying agent to alter material properties like thermal stability or refractive index.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and the exploration of new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-1-Indanone
CAS No.	17496-14-9
Molecular Formula	C10H10O
Molecular Weight	146.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylindan-1-one; 2-Methyl-1-indanone; 1-Indanone, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; α-Methylindanone; 2-Methylindanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-1-Indanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.