Description
4-Bromo-2-methyl-1-indanone (CAS No. 174702-59-1) is a high-purity brominated indanone derivative with the molecular formula C10H9BrO. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name 4-bromo-2-methyl-2,3-dihydroinden-1-one, is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique structure, featuring a bromine substituent at the 4-position and a methyl group at the 2-position of the indanone core, makes it a valuable building block for the development of complex molecules. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC/GC), with stringent quality control to meet the demands of researchers and industrial applications. Available in quantities ranging from milligrams to kilograms, it is supplied in amber glass vials or sealed containers to ensure stability and longevity.
Properties
- CAS Number: 174702-59-1
- Complexity: 202
- IUPAC Name: 4-bromo-2-methyl-indan-1-one
- InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9BrO/c1-6-5-8-7(10(6)12)3-2-4-9(8)11/h2-4,6H,5H2,1H3
- InChI Key: AHMJTIYXKJRVFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 223.98368
- Molecular Formula: C10H9BrO
- Molecular Weight: 225.08
- SMILES: CC1CC2=C(C1=O)C=CC=C2Br
- Topological: 17.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 223.98368
- Synonyms: 4-bromo-2-methyl-1-indanone, 692-960-8, 174702-59-1, 4-Bromo-2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one, 4-bromo-2-methylindan-1-one, 4-bromo-2-methyl-2,3-dihydroinden-1-one, 1H-Inden-1-one, 4-bromo-2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-, MFCD09881709, 4-Bromo-2-methyl-indan-1-one, 4-bromo-2-methylindanone, 2-methyl-4-bromo-1-indanone, SCHEMBL1453605, DTXSID80441437, AHMJTIYXKJRVFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N, ALBB-015269, AKOS005174974, DS-15987, SY038095, DB-367471, B5096, CS-0152686, F19995
Application
4-Bromo-2-methyl-1-indanone is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Its reactive bromine moiety enables efficient cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig reactions, for constructing complex aromatic systems. Researchers also utilize it in the development of bioactive molecules, including potential kinase inhibitors and CNS-active compounds. Additionally, it serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (50%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (50%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H315 (50%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H332 (50%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (50%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
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