Description

3-Fluorofluoranthene is a high-purity, specialized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, distinguished by the strategic introduction of a fluorine atom onto the fluoranthene backbone. This fluorination significantly alters the compound's electronic properties, making it a valuable advanced intermediate for research and development in demanding fields. It is primarily sought by scientists and engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel compounds with tailored characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where fluorination is used to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized organic semiconductors, fluorophores, or charge-transport materials used in OLEDs, sensors, and photovoltaic devices.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed in analytical and environmental laboratories as a calibrated standard for gas chromatography (GC) or liquid chromatography (LC) to identify and quantify fluorinated PAHs in complex matrices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in fundamental research to study the effects of fluorination on PAH reactivity, photophysical properties, and environmental fate.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Provides a model compound for investigating electrophilic aromatic substitution and other fluorination-related reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorofluoranthene
CAS No.	1691-66-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₉F
Molecular Weight	220.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Fluoranthene, 3-fluoro-; 3-Fluorfluoranthene; 3-Fluoro-fluoranthene; 1-Fluorofluoranthene; NSC 89284; 3-Fluorinated fluoranthene; Benzo[jk]fluorene, 3-fluoro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorofluoranthene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical data. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency for your critical research and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.