Compound Q&A
How is 3,3-Dimethyl-1-indanone (CAS: 26465-81-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
3,3-Dimethyl-1-indanone can be synthesized from 3,3-dimethyl-indan through a dehydration reaction using a strong acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid, under elevated temperatures. This process yields 3,3-dimethyl-1-indanone in good yield. Other methods involve the use of palladium catalysts for hydrogenation followed by acylation reactions.
About
CAS No
26465-81-6
English Name
3,3-Dimethyl-1-indanone
Molecular Formula
C11H12O
Molecular Weight
160.22 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(CC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C21)C
InChIKey
QWZAOSKLFKAEOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
