Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Hydroxy-1-indanone (CAS: 40731-98-4)?
Answer
4-Hydroxy-1-indanone (CAS: 40731-98-4) is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 138.16 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 7.4 and is slightly soluble in water. This compound is moderately reactive, especially under basic conditions, and can undergo keto-enol tautomerism. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone.
About
CAS No
40731-98-4
English Name
4-Hydroxy-1-indanone
Molecular Formula
C9H8O2
Molecular Weight
148.16099999999997 g/mol
SMILES
C1CC(=O)C2=C1C(=CC=C2)O
InChIKey
CKSCMRNFDBWFND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-10 15:15
