Description

1-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-5-Carbonitrile is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its fused indanone ring system bearing a nitrile functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of 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 research and production of advanced herbicides and insecticides, leveraging its unique heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for developing specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex indane-based molecules and heterocycles via reactions at the nitrile and carbonyl groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-5-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	25724-79-2
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO
Molecular Weight	157.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyano-1-indanone; 1-Indanone-5-carbonitrile; 5-Cyanoindan-1-one; 5-Cyano-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 2,3-Dihydro-1-oxo-1H-indene-5-carbonitrile; 1-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-5-carbonitrile; 25724-79-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-5-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

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%

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