4,5-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1h-inden-1-one

• CAT Number: L028442
• CAS Number: 37678-61-8
• Molecular Formula: C11H12O
• Molecular Weight: 160.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4,5-dimethyl-2,3-dihydroinden-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12O/c1-7-3-4-10-9(8(7)2)5-6-11(10)12/h3-4H,5-6H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: YMIIQKHQXYRXGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C2=C(C=C1)C(=O)CC2)C

4,5-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one is a bicyclic ketone featuring an indene structure with two methyl groups at the 4 and 5 positions. This compound exhibits interesting chemical properties due to its unique bicyclic framework, making it valuable in organic synthesis. The ketone functionality enables various reactions, such as nucleophilic addition and reduction. Its dimethyl substitution may enhance lipophilicity and biological activity. This compound can serve as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals and materials science applications.