4-METHYL-1-INDANONE

CAS NO.：24644-78-8
Empirical Formula: C10H10O
Molecular Weight: 146.19
MDL number: MFCD00015759
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 06:11:57

What is 4-METHYL-1-INDANONE?

Chemical properties

white to light yellow crystal powder

The Uses of 4-METHYL-1-INDANONE

4-Methyl-1-indanone may be used for the following syntheses:

3,6-dimethylcholanthrene
3,6-dimethyl-7-methoxycholanthrene
3-methyl-7-methoxycholanthrene
methyl 4-methyl-1-fluoroindan-1-carboxylate (4-Me-FICA Me ester)

The Uses of 4-METHYL-1-INDANONE

4-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one acts as a reagent in the synthesis of the following organic compounds: 3,6-dimethylcholanthrene, 3,6-dimethyl-7-methoxycholanthrene and 3-methyl-7-methoxycholanthrene.

General Description

4-Methyl-1-indanone on condensation with 2-lithio-N,N-diethyl-1-napthamide and 2-lithio-N,N-diethyl-8-methoxy-1-napthamide, followed by hydrolysis afforded 2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylindan-1-yl)-1-naphthoic acid lactone and 2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylindan-1-yl)-8-methoxy-1-naphthoic acid lactone respectively.

Properties of 4-METHYL-1-INDANONE

Melting point:	94-96 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	205.81°C (rough estimate)
Density	0.9071 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5530 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Crystalline Powder
color	White to yellow
CAS DataBase Reference	24644-78-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 4-METHYL-1-INDANONE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…