Description

1-Fluorenecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure provides a rigid, planar scaffold essential for developing functional materials with specific electronic and optical properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating novel compounds and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a core structure for developing electron-transporting materials (ETMs) and host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants and fluorescent dyes due to its inherent chromophore properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A versatile reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and carboxylation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluorenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1598-36-7
Molecular Formula	C14H10O2
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	9H-Fluorene-1-carboxylic Acid; Fluorene-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxyfluorene; 9H-Fluorene-9-carboxylic Acid (common misnomer); NSC 403119; 1-Fluorenylcarboxylic Acid; 1-Fluorenecarbonic Acid; 1-Fluorene Carboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Fluorenecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.