Description

9-Bromofluorene is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its reactive bromine atom and stable fluorene backbone, enabling precise functionalization for creating complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorene moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a fundamental building block for electron-transport materials and host materials in OLED displays and lighting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into polymers to modify thermal stability, electronic properties, or to create photoactive materials.
• Academic and R&D: Employed in research laboratories for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in cross-coupling and substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Bromofluorene
CAS No.	1940-57-4
Molecular Formula	C13H9Br
Molecular Weight	245.11 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Bromo-9H-fluorene; 9H-Fluorene, 9-bromo-; 2-Bromofluorene (common misnomer); NSC 404087; Fluorene, 9-bromo-; 9-Bromo-9H-fluorene; 9-Fluorenyl bromide
EINECS	217-732-1

Quality Control

Our 9-Bromofluorene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	102 - 106 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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