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4-Methylindan

Also known as 4-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene, 1H-Indene, 2,3-dihydro-4-methyl-, Indan, 4-methyl-

CAS 824-22-6Formula C10H12Molar mass 132.21 g/molEC 212-524-9
4-Methylindan chemical structure, C10H12, CAS 824-22-6
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
824-22-6
Formula
C10H12
Molar mass
132.21 g/mol
EC number
212-524-9
HS code
290290
Category
Aromatics

What is 4-Methylindan?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

4-Methylindan is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H12 and a molar mass of 132.21 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 824-22-6. The IUPAC name is 4-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
4-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene
CAS number
824-22-6 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
212-524-9
Molecular formula
C10H12
UNII
2XB2R8T53C
MDL number
MFCD16300725
InChIKey
LNNSODHYZXCEJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H12/c1-8-4-2-5-9-6-3-7-10(8)9/h2,4-5H,3,6-7H2,1H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC1=C2CCCC2=CC=C1

Synonyms

  • 4-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene
  • 1H-Indene, 2,3-dihydro-4-methyl-
  • Indan, 4-methyl-
  • 2,3-dihydro-4-methyl-1H-indene
  • 1H-Indene,2,3-dihydro-4-methyl
  • 4-Methylindane
  • 2,3-Dihydro-4-methyl-1H-indene, 4-Methylindan
  • 4-Methyl-23-dihydro-1H-indene
  • 1H-Indene,2,3-dihydro-4-methy

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
132.21 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
132.0939 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.48calc.
Topological polar surface area
0 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.4calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc2c(c1)CCC2

c1ccc2c(c1)CCC2

2 rings, 9 atoms, the Indane ring system.

5,885 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 4-Methylindan is traded under.

HS 2902.90Indicative HS code

Cyclic hydrocarbons, other

World exports in 2024
$612M
−6.1% vs 2023, imports $670M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China28.0%
  2. Germany13.9%
  3. India * partner reported12.6%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.1%
  2. United States10.6%
  3. South Korea8.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for 4-Methylindan is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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