Compound Q&A
What industries use 4-Hydroxy-1-indanone (CAS: 40731-98-4)?
Answer
4-Hydroxy-1-indanone (CAS: 40731-98-4) is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor for certain drugs, in sensor technology for detecting organic compounds, and in the polymer industry for the synthesis of special polymers. It is also utilized in semiconductor manufacturing due to its unique chemical properties.
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
