Description

6-Methoxy-2-Methyl-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Inden-1-One is a versatile and high-purity organic building block belonging to the indanone class of compounds. This chemical matters as a critical synthetic intermediate for the development of advanced pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, offering a defined stereochemistry and functional group reactivity. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with central nervous system (CNS) activity or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its rigid, fused-ring structure.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a substrate or ligand in asymmetric catalysis and other advanced organic transformations in academic and industrial R&D.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and musk-related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methoxy-2-Methyl-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Inden-1-One
CAS No.	5464-10-8
Molecular Formula	C11H12O2
Molecular Weight	176.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methoxy-2-methylindan-1-one; 2-Methyl-6-methoxy-1-indanone; 1-Indanone, 6-methoxy-2-methyl-; 6-Methoxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one; 2,3-Dihydro-6-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-inden-1-one; 6-Methoxy-2-methylindanone; 2-Methyl-6-methoxyindan-1-one
EINECS	226-764-6

Quality Control

Our 6-Methoxy-2-Methyl-2,3-Dihydro-1H-Inden-1-One 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 synthetic applications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

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.