1H-Inden-2(3H)-one, CAS No. 615-13-4

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615-13-4

Catalog No. EBD7419

CAS 615-13-4

Name 1H-Inden-2(3H)-one

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 1H-Inden-2(3H)-one 2-Indanone 2-Indanon 1,3-dihydro-,2H-inden-2-one 1,3-dihydro-2H-inden-2-one indan-2-one

Molecular Formula: C9H8O

Molecular Weight: 132.16

MDL Number: MFCD00003792

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates

Product Description:

2-Indanone is an organic compound featuring a fused benzene and cyclopentenone ring system. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C9H8O. This compound serves as a versatile and fundamental building block in organic synthesis. Its primary application is as a key synthetic intermediate in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The carbonyl group and the aromatic ring provide reactive sites for various chemical transformations, enabling the construction of more complex molecular architectures. It is notably used in the synthesis of indane-based compounds, including certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules. As a readily available starting material, 2-indanone is widely employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for the development of new chemical entities and functional materials.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 51-54 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 218°C

Flash Point: 100 °C

Density: 1.148 g/cm3

Solubility: insoluble

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: Wet crystalline aggregates