Description

1,2-Bis(3-Indenyl)Ethane is a high-purity organic chemical building block of significant interest in advanced materials research and specialty chemical synthesis. Its unique fused aromatic structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of novel ligands, catalysts, and functional polymers. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• As a key ligand precursor in the synthesis of organometallic catalysts for polymerization reactions.
• As a versatile building block in pharmaceutical research for the construction of complex polycyclic frameworks.
• In materials science for the development of novel organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• As an intermediate in agrochemical research for creating new active ingredients.
• In academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-property relationships in polyaromatic hydrocarbons.
• As a specialty monomer for advanced polymer chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,2-Bis(3-Indenyl)Ethane
CAS No.	18657-57-3
Molecular Formula	C20H18
Molecular Weight	258.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(1H-inden-3-yl)ethane; 3,3'-(Ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(1H-indene); Bis(3-indenyl)ethane; 1,2-Di(3-indenyl)ethane; 1,2-Bis(indene-3-yl)ethane; 1,2-Bis(3-indenyl)ethane (CAS 18657-57-3); 3,3'-Ethylenediindene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(3-Indenyl)Ethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific research or production requirements.

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). The compound should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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