Description

4-Iodo-1-Indanone is a versatile halogenated indanone derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring an iodine atom at the 4-position, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and material science. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and functional material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and oncology targets.
• Medicinal Chemistry Building Block: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis for drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine moiety makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Sonogashira, and Heck couplings.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to develop molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-1-Indanone
CAS No.	60899-33-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7IO
Molecular Weight	258.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodoindan-1-one; 1-Indanone, 4-iodo-; 4-Iodo-1-oxoindane; 4-Iodoindanone; 4-Iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Iodo-1-Indanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and GC-MS for impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatograms and spectral data are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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