2,3-Dihydro-1-oxo-1H-indene-5-carbonitrile

• CAT Number: L023332
• CAS Number: 25724-79-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 157.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1-oxo-2,3-dihydroindene-5-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H7NO/c11-6-7-1-3-9-8(5-7)2-4-10(9)12/h1,3,5H,2,4H2
• InChIKey: CAJDYMAFIOUARK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CC(=O)C2=C1C=C(C=C2)C#N

2,3-Dihydro-1-oxo-1H-indene-5-carbonitrile（Cat No.:L023332）is a polycyclic aromatic compound with the molecular formula C10H7NO. Structurally, it features an indanone core—comprising a fused benzene and cyclopentanone ring—with a nitrile group (–CN) substituted at the 5-position. This compound is a valuable intermediate in medicinal and synthetic chemistry, used in the design of heterocycles, bioactive molecules, and pharmacophores. Its reactive carbonyl and nitrile groups allow for diverse chemical transformations, including condensation and nucleophilic addition. It is typically a crystalline solid, requiring standard handling precautions due to its reactive functional groups and potential toxicity.