Description

Indene (CAS NO 95-13-6) is a fundamental aromatic hydrocarbon building block, essential for the synthesis of a wide range of high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. Its unique fused benzene and cyclopentene ring structure makes it a versatile intermediate for creating materials with tailored thermal and mechanical properties. This compound is critical for manufacturers in the polymer, resin, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop advanced products.

Application

• Copolymer Production: A key monomer for the synthesis of indene-coumarone resins, widely used as tackifiers in adhesives, rubber compounding, and printing inks.
• Hydrocarbon Resins: Serves as a primary raw material for producing high-quality, thermally stable hydrocarbon resins for road marking, coatings, and sealants.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances.
• Polymer Modification: Used to modify and improve the properties of other polymers, enhancing characteristics like compatibility, flow, and adhesion.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel polymeric materials and studying reaction mechanisms.
• Specialty Additives: Utilized in the formulation of specialty additives for lubricants and fuels.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indene
CAS No.	95-13-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Indene; Indonaphthene; Benzocyclopentadiene; 2,3-Dihydroindene (tautomer); Cyclopentaphenanthrene (obsolete); 1,2-Dihydroindene (obsolete)
EINECS	202-393-6

Quality Control

Our Indene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. This product is flammable; keep away from open flames and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.996 - 1.002
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.575 - 1.585

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