Description

1,3-Indandione, 2- (4-Dimethylaminophenylmethylene) is a specialized organic compound belonging to the indandione class, characterized by its conjugated diketone structure and a dimethylaminophenyl substituent. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and functional component in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive diketone moiety.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a potential component or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and photoconductive materials due to its electron-accepting properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a building block for the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and colorants, particularly those requiring specific light-absorption characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis methodologies, including cyclization and condensation reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a derivatization agent or a standard for calibration in chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,3-Indandione, 2- (4-Dimethylaminophenylmethylene)
CAS No.	21889-13-4
Molecular Formula	C18H15NO2
Molecular Weight	277.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Dimethylaminophenyl)methylene]-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; 2-(4-Dimethylaminobenzylidene)-1,3-indandione; 4-(1,3-Dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H-inden-2-ylidene)methyl-N,N-dimethylaniline; (4-Dimethylaminobenzylidene)indanedione; 21889-13-4; DMABI (common abbreviation); 2-(p-Dimethylaminobenzylidene)indan-1,3-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,3-Indandione, 2- (4-Dimethylaminophenylmethylene) adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. All materials undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.