Description

Ethyl 1-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic building block and advanced pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its unique indanone-carboxylate structure makes it a versatile synthon for constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry and material science. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in the fabrication of advanced display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the design of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for synthetic organic chemists exploring new reaction methodologies and constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 1-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	344334-47-0
Molecular Formula	C12H12O3
Molecular Weight	204.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Carbethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; Ethyl 4-carboxy-2,3-dihydro-1-oxo-1H-indene-4-carboxylate; 1-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-4-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; Ethyl 1-Oxoindane-4-carboxylate; 4-Carbethoxyindan-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 1-Oxo-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Indene-4-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 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	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.