Description

1,3-Indanedione is a versatile and highly reactive diketone compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two carbonyl groups on a fused aromatic system, makes it an essential precursor for synthesizing complex heterocycles, functional dyes, and advanced materials. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or high-performance pigments.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of various biologically active molecules and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a core structure for creating novel organic dyes, fluorescent markers, and photochromic materials.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Building block for n-type semiconductors and electron-transport materials in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for studying cyclization reactions, carbonyl chemistry, and as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a derivatization agent or a chelating agent in certain spectroscopic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Indanedione
CAS No.	606-23-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6O2
Molecular Weight	146.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Indandione; 1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione; Indane-1,3-dione; 1,3-Dioxoindane; 1,3-Diketoindane; 1,3-Indanedione; NSC 6648; EINECS 210-112-9
EINECS	210-112-9

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Indanedione is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

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 sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	128 - 132 °C
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.