Description

5-Bromomethyl-Indan is a versatile brominated indane derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its reactive bromomethyl group makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the indan scaffold can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for tagging and modifying biomolecules in proteomics and diagnostic assay development.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-Up: A critical starting material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) performing custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromomethyl-Indan
CAS No.	501649-52-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11Br
Molecular Weight	211.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-5-carbonitrile; 5-(Bromomethyl)indane; 5-Bromomethylindane; 1H-Indene-5-carbonitrile, 2,3-dihydro-1-(bromomethyl)-; Indan-5-ylmethyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromomethyl-Indan is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic workflows. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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