Description

3,3-Dimethyl-1-Indanone is a versatile organic building block and a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique fused ring structure makes it valuable for constructing complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with indane-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its structural rigidity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core structure or intermediate in the production of advanced organic electronic materials and charge-transport layers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the design of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specific musk-like or woody aroma chemicals.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Used to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter thermal or mechanical properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethyl-1-Indanone
CAS No.	26465-81-6
Molecular Formula	C11H12O
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethylindan-1-one; 1-Indanone, 3,3-dimethyl-; 3,3-Dimethyl-1-indanone; 3,3-Dimethylindanone; 3,3-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethyl-1-Indanone is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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.

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.