What is 1-Indanone (CAS: 83-33-0)?

1-Indanone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H8O. It is a cyclic ketone characterized by a benzene ring fused to a cyclopropane ring, with a ketone group at the 1-position. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its molecular weight is approximately 132.16 g/mol, and it appears as a white crystalline solid with a characteristic aromatic odor.