Description

1,1,5-Trifluoroindan CAS NO 57584-73-3 is a specialized fluorinated organic compound belonging to the indan class, valued for its unique chemical structure that imparts distinct electronic and steric properties. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel molecules with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated motifs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the trifluoromethyl and indan structures contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or building block for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid, fluorinated aromatic core.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, fluorination studies, and as a scaffold for constructing complex polycyclic structures in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the design of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,5-Trifluoroindan
CAS No.	57584-73-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3
Molecular Weight	172.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,5-Trifluoroindane; 1,1,5-Trifluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene; 2,3-Dihydro-1,1,5-trifluoro-1H-indene; 1H-Indene, 2,3-dihydro-1,1,5-trifluoro-; Trifluoroindan; 57584-73-3
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Quality Control

Our 1,1,5-Trifluoroindan is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.