4-Bromo-1-indanone, CAS No. 15115-60-3

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15115-60-3

Catalog No. EBD10748

CAS 15115-60-3

Name 4-Bromo-1-indanone

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-bromo-1-indanon 4-BROMO-INDAN-1-ONE 4-BROMO-2,3-DIHYDRO-1H-INDEN-1-ONE 4-bromo-2,3-dihydroinden-1-one 4-Bromoindanone 4-Bromoindan-1-one 4-Bromo-1-indanone

Molecular Formula: C9H7BrO

Molecular Weight: 211.06

MDL Number: MFCD01719772

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

4-Bromo-1-indanone is an organic compound featuring a bromine atom attached to the aromatic ring of the 1-indanone scaffold. It serves as a versatile and crucial synthetic building block in organic chemistry. Its primary application lies in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in materials science. It is a key intermediate for constructing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), organic semiconductors, and π-conjugated systems used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). The bromine atom acts as a handle for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille). This compound is also utilized in pharmaceutical research for the preparation of indanone-based derivatives with potential biological activity. It is typically handled as a solid and requires standard precautions for handling halogenated aromatic compounds.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 95-99 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 304.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 120.5 °C

Density: 1.608 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: Orange-brown crystalline powder