Description

7-Chloro-1-Indanone is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique indanone scaffold bearing a chloro substituent makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological and material properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactive molecule design.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport materials or host materials in the fabrication of high-performance OLED displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a functionalized indanone core.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Chloro-1-Indanone
CAS No.	34911-25-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClO
Molecular Weight	166.60 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chloroindan-1-one; 1-Indanone, 7-chloro-; 7-Chloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 34911-25-6; 7-Chloro-indan-1-one; 7-Chloro-1-oxoindane; 7-Chloroindanone
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Quality Control

Our 7-Chloro-1-Indanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can accommodate custom purity requirements.

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 and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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