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INDENE

Indene

INDENE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 95-13-6
CAS 95-13-6PubChem CID 7219

Indene

1H-indene is an ortho-fused bicyclic arene comprising of benzene and cyclopentene rings. It is an ortho-fused bicyclic arene and an indene. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
1H-indene
Molecular formula
C9H8
Molecular weight
116.16 g/mol
Exact mass
116.062600255 Da
XLogP3
2.9
Topological polar surface area
0.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
0
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

IndonaphtheneIndenNSC 927067H8Y6LB8ANSC-9270CHEBI:41921RefChem:790898CHEBI:37910
16 more reported names
202-393-69003-64-9Indenyl radicalHSDB 5286EINECS 202-393-6UNII-67H8Y6LB8Aindene, (1H-indene)Indene, 98%INDENE [HSDB]INDENE [MI]Indene, >=99%Indene, analytical standardSCHEMBL8617WLN: L56 BHJIndene 10 |Ig/mL in MethanolMSK9078
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for INDENE

INCI name

INDENE

Description

Indene

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40298
Imported identity
INDENE
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
95-13-6
EC
202-393-6
Restriction
—
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How INDENE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists INDENE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

INDENE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

INDENE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, INDENE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for INDENE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for INDENE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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