Description

2-Methyl-7-(4′-tert-butylphenyl)indene (CAS No. 245653-52-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₂₀H₂₂. This specialized indene derivative is widely utilized in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research due to its unique aromatic structure and tert-butylphenyl functionalization. The compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with exceptional purity (>98%) and is rigorously tested via HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure consistency for sensitive applications. Its IUPAC name, 7-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methyl-1H-indene, reflects its precise chemical architecture, making it invaluable for ligand design, polymer precursors, and optoelectronic material development. Packaged under inert gas to prevent degradation, this product is ideal for researchers requiring reliable building blocks for complex syntheses.

Properties

• CAS Number: 245653-52-5
• Complexity: 362
• IUPAC Name: 7-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methyl-1H-indene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H22/c1-14-12-16-6-5-7-18(19(16)13-14)15-8-10-17(11-9-15)20(2,3)4/h5-12H,13H2,1-4H3
• InChI Key: PTXKTRAWAVSZKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 262.172150702
• Molecular Formula: C20H22
• Molecular Weight: 262.4
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C1)C(=CC=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)C(C)(C)C
• Monoisotopic Mass: 262.172150702
• Synonyms: 2-methyl-7-(4′-tert-butylphenyl)indene, 2-methyl-7-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-1H-indene, 456-850-1, 245653-52-5, 7-(4-(tert-Butyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-1H-indene, 7-(4-TERT-BUTYLPHENYL)-2-METHYL-1H-INDENE, 1H-Indene, 7-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]-2-methyl-, MFCD11559105, 7-[4-(tert-Butyl)phenyl]-2-methyl-1H-indene, SCHEMBL5553099, DTXSID00438642, AKOS016007164, AC-30809, AS-69081, SY278103, DB-093852, CS-0061347

Application

2-Methyl-7-(4′-tert-butylphenyl)indene serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced polymeric materials, particularly for OLED and semiconductor applications. Its sterically hindered structure enhances thermal stability in photoactive compounds, making it valuable for optoelectronic device research. The compound is also employed in catalytic systems and as a ligand precursor in transition metal chemistry.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H413 (100%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Sens. 1 (100%)
• Aquatic Chronic 4 (100%)

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