2Indanone

2-Indanone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H8O. It is a cyclic ketone belonging to the indanone class, which are bicyclic molecules containing a benzene ring fused to a five-membered ring with a ketone functional group. Specifically, the ketone group in 2-indanone is located at the second position of the indane ring system. It exists as a solid at room temperature.

This compound is structurally related to 1-indanone, differing only in the position of the carbonyl group. 2-Indanone can be synthesized through various chemical routes, often involving cyclization reactions of appropriate aromatic precursors. Its chemical properties are characteristic of ketones, including reactivity with nucleophiles and potential for enolization.

2-Indanone serves as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. It finds applications in organic chemistry research and may be used in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or materials. Its specific applications depend on the further chemical modifications and reactions it undergoes.