Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2,2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione (CAS: 485-47-2)?
Answer
2,2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a building block for drug development. It also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other organic compounds. In research settings, it is employed for chemical studies and functional group modifications. Additionally, it may be used in specialty chemical applications requiring high chemical reactivity.
About
CAS No
485-47-2
English Name
2,2-Dihydroxy-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione
Molecular Formula
C9H6O4
Molecular Weight
178.14 g/mol
SMILES
OC1(O)C(=O)c2ccccc2C1=O
InChIKey
FEMOMIGRRWSMCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
