Description

1-Chloroindan is a versatile halogenated indane derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a reactive chlorinated scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce functional complexity into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the indane core provides structural stability and bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its rigid, fused-ring structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloroindan
CAS No.	35275-62-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9Cl
Molecular Weight	152.62 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene; Indan-1-yl chloride; 1-Chloroindane; 1-Chloro-1H-indene, 2,3-dihydro-; 1-Chloro-2,3-dihydroindene; NSC 406908
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloroindan is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.