2-Phenyl-1H-indene

Catalog Number	ACM4505480
CAS	4505-48-0
Structure
Description	2-Phenyl-1H-indene is a type of hydrocarbon that is composed of a six-membered aromatic ring, with a single bond between the two phenyl groups and one hydrogen atom. It is a colorless, crystalline solid with a melting point of 67-69°C and a boiling point of 274-276°C. 2-Phenyl-1H-indene is used in a variety of applications, including as a synthetic intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, and as a starting material for the synthesis of other molecules.
Synonyms	2-phenylindene
IUPAC Name	2-phenyl-1H-indene
Molecular Weight	192.25 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C15H12
Canonical SMILES	C1C2=CC=CC=C2C=C1C3=CC=CC=C3
InChI	InChI=1S/C15H12/c1-2-6-12(7-3-1)15-10-13-8-4-5-9-14(13)11-15/h1-10H,11H2
InChI Key	BSBXLZYWGGAVHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application	2-Phenyl-1H-indene has been used in a variety of scientific research applications. It has been used to study the effects of different solvents on the reaction rate of the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, as well as to investigate the structure of aromatic compounds. Additionally, it has been used to study the mechanism of the Grignard reaction, as well as to investigate the structure of other molecules.
Properties	2-Phenyl-1H-indene is not known to have any biochemical or physiological effects. It is not known to be toxic or to have any adverse effects on humans or animals.