Description

4-Nitro-1H-Indene is a specialized nitro-substituted indene derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to innovate within heterocyclic and fused-ring systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing indene or nitro-aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitro group for further functionalization.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers, dyes, and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including nitration reactions and cycloaddition chemistry.
• Ligand Synthesis: Potential precursor for creating novel ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitro-1H-Indene
CAS No.	202749-18-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitroindene; 1H-Indene, 4-nitro-; 4-Nitro-1H-indene; 202749-18-6; 4-Nitroindene (substituted); Nitroindene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitro-1H-Indene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the nitro group and aromatic structure, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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