Description

5-Bromo-6-Methyl-1-Indanone is a high-purity, synthetically valuable indanone derivative. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile organic building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile starting material for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other functional group transformations.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reference standard and reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories for methodological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-6-Methyl-1-Indanone
CAS No.	1273655-83-6
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO
Molecular Weight	225.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-6-methylindan-1-one; 1-Indanone, 5-bromo-6-methyl-; 6-Methyl-5-bromo-1-indanone; 5-Bromo-6-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-6-Methyl-1-Indanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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