Description

2-Hydroxy-2-(2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxyphenyl)-1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-Dione is a specialized organic compound belonging to the indandione class, characterized by its distinct molecular structure featuring multiple functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development teams, as well as production chemists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its bioactive indandione core.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, pigments, and advanced organic materials.
• UV Absorber / Stabilizer Precursor: Its molecular structure suggests potential utility in the development of light-stabilizing additives for polymers and coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical reactions and pathways.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials or metal-chelating agents due to its functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-2-(2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxyphenyl)-1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-Dione
CAS No.	71917-42-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₂O₅
Molecular Weight	296.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-; 2-(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; 2-Hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)indane-1,3-dione; Light Yellow Pigment; A specific isomer of a hydroxymethoxyphenyl indandione derivative.
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-2-(2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxyphenyl)-1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), related substances, and physical characteristics are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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