Description

2,4-Dichloro-9-Fluorenone is a halogenated fluorenone derivative, a versatile organic intermediate prized for its unique structural and electronic properties. This compound is critical for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals, offering a robust scaffold for further functionalization. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific optical or electronic characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a precursor for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and components in OLEDs and photovoltaic devices.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators due to its chromophoric structure.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel polymers, ligands for catalysis, and advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, including Friedel-Crafts acylation and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-9-Fluorenone
CAS No.	1803-25-4
Molecular Formula	C13H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	249.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichlorofluoren-9-one; 9-Fluorenone, 2,4-dichloro-; 2,4-Dichloro-9H-fluoren-9-one; NSC 403107; 2,4-Dichlorofluorenone; 2,4-Dichloro-9-oxofluorene
EINECS	217-300-9

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichloro-9-Fluorenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
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.