2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-1-one, CAS No. 83-33-0

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83-33-0

Catalog No. EBD26307

CAS 83-33-0

Name 2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-1-one

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2,3-dihydroinden-1-one I-Indanone A-HYDRINDONE ALPHA-HYDRINDON 1-Indanone 2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-1-one 1-indone indanone 1-oxoindan 1-oxoindane indan-1-one 1-hydrindone indanone(1-) 1-hydroindone 1-oxohydrindene 1-ketohydrindene alpha-hydrindone

Molecular Formula: C9H8O

Molecular Weight: 132.16

MDL Number: MFCD00003785

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-1-one, commonly known as 1-indanone, is a bicyclic aromatic ketone. It serves as a fundamental and versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its structure features a carbonyl group fused to a benzene ring, making it a key precursor for constructing more complex polycyclic systems. The primary application of 1-indanone is in the synthesis of various organic functional materials. It is a crucial starting material for the preparation of indenofluorene derivatives, which are important n-type semiconductors used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Its reactivity allows for facile functionalization at multiple positions, enabling the fine-tuning of material properties such as energy levels and charge transport. Beyond materials science, 1-indanone is also employed in pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of compounds with potential biological activity. Its utility stems from its ability to undergo a wide range of reactions, including aldol condensations, Grignard additions, and ring-closure reactions, to generate diverse heterocyclic and fused-ring structures.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 38-40 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 243-245 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 111 °C

Density: 1.103 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility: 6.5 g/L (20 C)

Analytical Data

Appearance: pale yellow liquid