4-Chloro-1-indanone is a 2,3-dihydro-1-indanone derivative. 2,3-Dihydro-1-indanone derivatives are very important organic intermediates. They are widely used in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, catalytic ligands, liquid crystal materials, and other fields.
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