2H-Inden-2-one, 1,3-dihydro-

At a glance

Synthetic 1,3-dihydro‑2H‑inden‑2‑one (indanone) is a cyclic ketone with a sweet, woody‑amber character, employed as a base note in modern perfumery for its warm, balsamic nuance.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Cyclic ketone
CAS number
615-13-4
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-25