Description

4,5-Dimethoxy-2-Methyl-Indan-1-One is a high-purity, synthetically derived organic compound belonging to the indanone class. This specialty chemical serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries requiring precise molecular frameworks for developing new active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold for constructing polycyclic structures in medicinal chemistry and material science research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dimethoxy-2-Methyl-Indan-1-One
CAS No.	138261-10-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4,5-dimethoxy-1-indanone; 4,5-Dimethoxy-2-methylindan-1-one; 1-Indanone, 4,5-dimethoxy-2-methyl-; 138261-10-6; 2-Methyl-4,5-dimethoxyindan-1-one; 4,5-Dimethoxy-2-methyl-1-indanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dimethoxy-2-Methyl-Indan-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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