Description

2-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-1-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique indanone-carbaldehyde structure makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

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 Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde group for further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysts, and specialty polymers due to its rigid, fused-ring structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in method development and discovery chemistry for creating libraries of indanone-derived compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-1-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1245945-86-1
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indene-1-carboxaldehyde, 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-; 1-Formyl-2-indanone; 2-Indanone-1-carboxaldehyde; 2-Oxoindane-1-carbaldehyde; 2,3-Dihydro-2-oxo-1H-indene-1-carbaldehyde; 1-Carbaldehyde-2-indanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-1-Carbaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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
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.