1-Indanone
1-Indanone is the organic compound with the formula C6H4(CH2)2CO. It is one of two isomeric benzocyclopentanones, the other being 2-indanone. It is a colorless solid. 1-Indanone is a substrate for the enzyme indanol dehydrogenase.
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| Preferred IUPAC name
2,3-Dihydro-1H-inden-1-one | |
| Other names
α-Hydroindone | |
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| 507957 | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.337 |
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| 142414 | |
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| Properties | |
| C9H8O | |
| Molar mass | 132.162 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless solid |
| Melting point | 38–42 °C (100–108 °F; 311–315 K) |
| Boiling point | 243–245 °C (469–473 °F; 516–518 K) |
| Hazards | |
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| H302 | |
| P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P330, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation
It is prepared by oxidation of indane or indene.[1] It can also be prepared by cyclization of phenylpropionic acid.
References
- R. A. Pacaud, C. F. H. Allen (1938). "α-Hydroindone". Org. Synth. 18: 47. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.018.0047.
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