Description

2H-Inden-2-One, 1,3-Dihydro-1-(Hydroxymethylene)- (9Ci) is a specialized organic building block featuring a reactive hydroxymethylene group fused to an indanone core. This compound matters as a versatile synthon for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, where its unique structure enables the synthesis of fused heterocyclic systems and functionalized intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its scaffold for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex natural product analogs and heterocyclic compounds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2H-Inden-2-One, 1,3-Dihydro-1-(Hydroxymethylene)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	148679-88-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Hydroxymethylene)indan-2-one; 1,3-Dihydro-1-(hydroxymethylene)-2H-inden-2-one; 1-Formylindan-2-one; 2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carbaldehyde; 1H-Indene-1-carboxaldehyde, 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-; 1-(Hydroxymethylidene)indan-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2H-Inden-2-One, 1,3-Dihydro-1-(Hydroxymethylene)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow 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.