Description

1H-Indene-5-Carboxylic Acid, 2,3-Dihydro-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic intermediate. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with indane or indene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its functionalized bicyclic structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for developing specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex natural product analogs and other fine chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Indene-5-Carboxylic Acid, 2,3-Dihydro-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	86031-43-8
Molecular Formula	C11H12O2
Molecular Weight	176.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-5-carboxylate; 5-(Methoxycarbonyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene; 2,3-Dihydro-1H-indene-5-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Indane-5-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-indanecarboxylate; 5-Carbomethoxyindane; 86031-43-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1H-Indene-5-Carboxylic Acid, 2,3-Dihydro-, Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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