Description

2-Benzylideneindene-1,3-Dione is a high-purity organic chemical building block belonging to the class of indanedione derivatives. This compound is valued for its unique conjugated structure, which makes it a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its reactive diketone moiety.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a potential building block for organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photovoltaic materials due to its π-conjugated system.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments, where the indanedione core contributes to color properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other organic transformations.
• Ligand and Complexation Chemistry: Utilized in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal complexes in catalysis or sensing applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Benzylideneindene-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	5381-33-9
Molecular Formula	C16H10O2
Molecular Weight	234.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Benzylidene-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; 2-Benzylideneindan-1,3-dione; Benzylideneindanedione; (E)-2-Benzylideneindane-1,3-dione; 2-(Phenylmethylene)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Benzylideneindene-1,3-Dione adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.