Description

2-Methyl-7-phenylindene (CAS No. 153733-75-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₆H₁₄, widely utilized in advanced chemical research and material science applications. This indene derivative features a methyl group at the 2-position and a phenyl substituent at the 7-position, offering unique steric and electronic properties ideal for ligand synthesis, polymer chemistry, and organic semiconductor development. Its crystalline structure and defined aromatic system make it a valuable intermediate for designing photoluminescent materials, coordination complexes, and specialty polymers. Suitable for HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR analysis, our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥95% purity (HPLC-grade) with trace metal content below 1 ppm. Packaged under inert gas to prevent degradation, it is supplied in amber glass vials with certificates of analysis (CoA) and safety data sheets (SDS) compliant with REACH and OSHA standards.

Properties

• CAS Number: 153733-75-6
• Complexity: 270
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-7-phenyl-1H-indene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H14/c1-12-10-14-8-5-9-15(16(14)11-12)13-6-3-2-4-7-13/h2-10H,11H2,1H3
• InChI Key: JQCCMEDYANGBOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 206.109550447
• Molecular Formula: C16H14
• Molecular Weight: 206.28
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C1)C(=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 206.109550447
• Synonyms: 2-methyl-7-phenyl-1H-indene, 153733-75-6, 2-Methyl-7-phenylindene, DTXSID30401627, DTXCID70352482, 640-068-4, 2-METHYL-7-PHENYL-1H-INDENE, 97, MFCD00674042, SCHEMBL3154256, JQCCMEDYANGBOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS015966754, AS-60642, DB-356246, CS-0328654, D86777

Application

2-Methyl-7-phenylindene serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of metallocene catalysts for olefin polymerization, enhancing stereoselectivity in polypropylene production. Its extended π-conjugation system is exploited in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to improve charge transport efficiency. Researchers also utilize this compound to develop novel indenyl ligands for transition-metal complexes in asymmetric catalysis.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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