Description

6-Methoxy-5-Indanecarboxylic Acid (Saltdata: Free) is a high-purity organic compound serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its unique indane-carboxylic acid structure, which is essential for constructing complex molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the indane scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic ligands or functional monomers in the development of advanced polymers and specialty materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for synthetic organic chemistry research in academic institutions and contract research organizations (CROs).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Methoxy-5-Indanecarboxylic Acid (Saltdata: Free)
CAS No.	77366-70-2
Molecular Formula	C11H12O3
Molecular Weight	192.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-6-methoxyindane; 6-Methoxy-1H-indene-5-carboxylic acid; 6-Methoxyindane-5-carboxylic acid; 5-Indanecarboxylic acid, 6-methoxy-; 6-Methoxy-5-indanecarboxylic acid (free acid); 77366-70-2; 6-Methoxyindan-5-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methoxy-5-Indanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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