Description

4-Sulfanyl-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Inden-1-One is a specialized organic building block featuring a unique indanone scaffold with a sulfanyl (thiol) functional group, making it a versatile intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials due to its reactive thiol moiety, which enables selective bond formation and molecular diversification. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its reactive site for structural modification.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Intermediate in the production of advanced polymers or organic electronic materials with specific functional properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop probes or inhibitors for studying enzyme function and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis: Employed by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Sulfanyl-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Inden-1-One
CAS No.	1273663-71-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8OS
Molecular Weight	164.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Mercapto-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 4-Thioindan-1-one; 1-Indanone, 4-mercapto-2,3-dihydro-; 4-Sulfanylindan-1-one; 4-Mercaptoindanone; 4-Thiol-1-indanone; 4-SH-Indan-1-one
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Sulfanyl-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Inden-1-One is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its property of being easily oxidized, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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