Description

4,6-Dimethylindan is a high-purity aromatic hydrocarbon building block with the CAS number 1685-82-1. This compound is valued for its unique fused-ring structure, which makes it a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of novel aromatic compounds for high-value fragrance and flavor applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Utilized as a model substrate or ligand precursor in catalytic reaction development and mechanistic studies.
• Chemical Research Standard: Supplied as a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development and quality control.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dimethylindan
CAS No.	1685-82-1
Molecular Formula	C11H14
Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dimethylindane; 1H-Indene, 2,3-dihydro-4,6-dimethyl-; 4,6-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene; NSC 406119; 4,6-Dimethylindan-1-one (related ketone); Indan, 4,6-dimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dimethylindan is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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