Description

5-Iodo-2-Indanone is a high-purity, versatile organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound is crucial for advanced pharmaceutical research and the development of complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing indanone-based scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those containing the indanone core structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and functional group transformations to introduce iodine for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as an intermediate in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and synthesis of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysts, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Can be utilized as a tagging or labeling reagent due to the reactivity of the iodine moiety.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in university and government laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-2-Indanone
CAS No.	1187983-92-1
Molecular Formula	C9H7IO
Molecular Weight	258.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodoindan-2-one; 2-Indanone, 5-iodo-; 5-Iodo-1-indanone; 5-Iodo-2-oxoindane; 2-Oxo-5-iodoindane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-2-Indanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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