Description

Ethyl 2-Cyano-1,3-Dihydroindene-2-Carboxylate is a versatile and high-purity organic building block with the CAS number 162646-52-8. This compound is valued for its unique indene-based structure, which serves as a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its fused ring system for biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor material for electron-transport or host materials in the manufacture of OLED displays and lighting.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or building block for novel polymers and advanced organic materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cyclization and functional group transformation reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals for various high-value industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Cyano-1,3-Dihydroindene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	162646-52-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	215.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-1,3-dihydroindene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-cyanoindane-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbethoxy-1,3-dihydroindene-2-carbonitrile; 1,3-Dihydro-2-indenecarbonitrile, 2-carboxyethyl ester; 2-Cyanoindane-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Cyanoindan-2-carboxylate; 2-Cyano-2-(ethoxycarbonyl)indane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Cyano-1,3-Dihydroindene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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