Description

3-Bromo-1-Indanone is a versatile brominated indanone derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with indane-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in both academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1-Indanone
CAS No.	40774-41-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO
Molecular Weight	211.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromoindan-1-one; 1-Indanone, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromo-1-indanone; 3-Bromohydrindone; 3-Bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 3-Bromodihydroinden-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-1-Indanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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