Description

1-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-5-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate characterized by its reactive aldehyde and ketone functional groups. This compound matters for its critical role in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with indane or indanone-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in the development of advanced organic electronic devices.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrances, dyes, and other specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including novel cyclization and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-5-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1187196-52-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 5-Formylindan-1-one; 1-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-5-carboxaldehyde; 2,3-Dihydro-1-oxo-1H-indene-5-carbaldehyde; Indan-1-one, 5-formyl-; 5-Carbaldehyde-1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-5-Carbaldehyde 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.