Description

4-Hydroxyfluoren-9-One is a versatile organic compound belonging to the fluorenone class, serving as a key synthetic intermediate and functional material. Its unique structure provides valuable photophysical and chemical properties, making it essential for advanced research and industrial synthesis. This product is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients, functional dyes, and organic electronic components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a core component or dopant in the emissive layers of OLED devices due to its favorable photoluminescent properties.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing high-performance dyes, pigments, and colorants.
• Photoinitiator & Photoresist Component: Employed in formulations for UV-curable coatings, inks, and advanced photoresists in microelectronics.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and material properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electro-Optic Materials: Used in the development of compounds for display technologies and non-linear optical applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Hydroxyfluoren-9-One
CAS No.	1986-00-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-9H-fluoren-9-one; 9-Fluorenone-4-ol; 4-Hydroxy-9-fluorenone; NSC 403697; 9H-Fluoren-9-one, 4-hydroxy-; 4-Hydroxyfluorenone; 4-HF
EINECS	217-873-8

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxyfluoren-9-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystals
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.