2,3-Dihydro-5,6-dimethoxy-2-(4-pyridinylmethylene)-1H-inden-1-one

Its conjugated and functionalized structure makes it valuable as an intermediate in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis. 2,3-Dihydro-5,6-dimethoxy-2-(4-pyridinylmethylene)-1H-inden-1-one is a heterocyclic compound featuring a partially saturated indenone core substituted with methoxy groups at positions 5 and 6 and a 4-pyridinylmethylene moiety at position 2.

API Name Donepezil
CAS No 4803-74-1
Molecular Formula C17H15NO3
Molecular Weight 281.30 g/mol
Synonyms (2E)-5,6-dimethoxy-2-(pyridin-4-ylmethylidene)-3H-inden-1-one

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