Description

4-Chloro-2-Methyl-1H-Indene is a halogenated indene derivative, a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to innovate and scale novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with indene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Used in the research and production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid, planar indene core.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for Diels-Alder reactions, cross-coupling reactions, and other transformations to create complex polycyclic structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-Methyl-1H-Indene
CAS No.	210628-07-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9Cl
Molecular Weight	164.63 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2-methylindene; 2-Methyl-4-chloro-1H-indene; 1H-Indene, 4-chloro-2-methyl-; 4-Chloro-2-methyl-1H-indene; 4-Chloro-2-methylindene; 210628-07-2; 4-Chloro-2-methyl-indene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2-Methyl-1H-Indene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.