Acta Cryst. (2007). E63, o165-o166  [ doi:10.1107/S1600536806052135 ]

5-Methoxyindan-1-one

O.-R. Abid, G. Qadeer, N. H. Rama and W.-Y. Wong

Abstract: The title compound, C₁₀H₁₀O₂, is an important intermediate for the preparation of biologically active compounds. The molecule is planar and weak C-HO hydrogen bonding helps to stabilize the crystal structure.

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