Description

2,3-Dihydro-1H-Inden-2-Yl Isothiocyanate is a specialized organic building block featuring a reactive isothiocyanate group fused to an indane core. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and advanced material science. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory agent research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with the indane scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to prepare novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in bioconjugation and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) due to its reactive isothiocyanate group.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing organic semiconductors and liquid crystalline materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dihydro-1H-Inden-2-Yl Isothiocyanate
CAS No.	306935-87-5
Molecular Formula	C10H9NS
Molecular Weight	175.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Indanyl isothiocyanate; 2-Isothiocyanatoindane; Indan-2-yl isothiocyanate; 2,3-Dihydro-1H-indene-2-isothiocyanate; 2-(Isothiocyanato)indane; 2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl mustard oil; NSC 405124; 306935-87-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dihydro-1H-Inden-2-Yl Isothiocyanate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.