Description

9-(Chlorodimethylsilyl)-9H-Fluorene is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a reactive chlorosilane group attached to a fluorene scaffold. This unique structure makes it a valuable silylating agent and key synthetic intermediate for constructing complex organic and hybrid materials. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, advanced material science, and semiconductor industries for applications requiring precise surface modification or the introduction of silicon-based functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring silicon incorporation or fluorene-based scaffolds.
• Surface Modification Agent: Functionalizes inorganic surfaces (e.g., silica, metals) for improved adhesion, hydrophobicity, or biocompatibility in coatings and composites.
• Precursor for Silicone Polymers: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicones with fluorene units for enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a key building block in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, or emissive layers for OLEDs and photovoltaics.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The chlorosilane group can be used to protect alcohols or other functional groups during multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for catalysis, leveraging the fluorene backbone for steric and electronic tuning.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-(Chlorodimethylsilyl)-9H-Fluorene
CAS No.	154283-78-0
Molecular Formula	C15H15ClSi
Molecular Weight	258.81 g/mol
Synonyms	9H-Fluorene, 9-(chlorodimethylsilyl)-; (9H-Fluoren-9-yl)dimethylchlorosilane; Dimethyl(9-fluorenyl)chlorosilane; 9-Fluorenyldimethylchlorosilane; Chlorodimethyl(9-fluorenyl)silane; 9-(Chlorodimethylsilyl)fluorene; 9-Dimethylchlorosilylfluorene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-(Chlorodimethylsilyl)-9H-Fluorene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO quality management standards, and our analytical methods (including GC, HPLC, and NMR) are validated to provide reliable data for critical R&D and production applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent hydrolysis of the reactive chlorosilane group.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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