2-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)acetic Acid

• CAT Number: L030096
• CAS Number: 37868-26-1
• Molecular Formula: C11H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 176.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12O2/c12-11(13)7-8-5-9-3-1-2-4-10(9)6-8/h1-4,8H,5-7H2,(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: TULDPXYHBFBRGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(CC2=CC=CC=C21)CC(=O)O

2-(2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)acetic acid is a cyclic acetic acid derivative featuring an indane ring system, widely used in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis. Its structure, combining a 2,3-dihydroindene moiety with an acetic acid group, makes it a valuable intermediate in synthesizing bioactive molecules, especially in medicinal chemistry for developing anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. The compound’s reactivity allows for versatile modifications, supporting its application in drug design, where stable cyclic frameworks are needed for receptor interaction studies and metabolic stability.