Description

4-Chloro-2-Indanone is a versatile chlorinated indanone derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive ketone group adjacent to a chlorinated aromatic ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including central nervous system (CNS) agents and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Used in the research and production of electron-transporting or host materials for display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for synthesizing specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-Indanone
CAS No.	74124-90-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClO
Molecular Weight	166.60 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloroindan-2-one; 4-Chloro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-one; 2-Indanone, 4-chloro-; 4-Chloro-1-indanone; 4-Chloroindanone; 2,3-Dihydro-4-chloro-1H-inden-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2-Indanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for trace metals, residual solvents, and related substances, supporting compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for advanced intermediates.

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 the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C

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