Description

5-Bromo-6-Methoxy-1-Indanone is a high-purity, synthetically versatile organic building block. This compound is a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and advanced organic materials. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in advanced display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for developing molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-6-Methoxy-1-Indanone
CAS No.	187872-11-3
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	241.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-6-methoxyindan-1-one; 1-Indanone, 5-bromo-6-methoxy-; 5-Bromo-6-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 6-Methoxy-5-bromo-1-indanone; 5-Bromo-6-methoxyindanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-6-Methoxy-1-Indanone is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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