Description

3,3A,4,5-Tetrahydro-3A-Methyl-1H-Indene-1,6(2H)-Dione is a specialized bicyclic diketone compound that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique fused ring structure makes it a critical building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, including potential central nervous system (CNS) drugs and anti-inflammatory compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its complex molecular scaffold.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in organic chemistry research for methodology development and the construction of complex, polycyclic molecular architectures.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for the development of novel polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3A,4,5-Tetrahydro-3A-Methyl-1H-Indene-1,6(2H)-Dione
CAS No.	66708-19-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3a-Methyl-1,2,3,3a,4,5-hexahydroindene-1,6-dione; 3a-Methyl-3,3a,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-indene-1,6(2H)-dione; 3a-Methylperhydroindene-1,6-dione; 1,6(2H)-Dione, 3,3a,4,5-tetrahydro-3a-methyl-1H-indene-; 66708-19-8; Light-sensitive indanedione derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3A,4,5-Tetrahydro-3A-Methyl-1H-Indene-1,6(2H)-Dione is produced 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 research and scale-up applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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