Description

(7-Bromo-9,9-Dimethyl-9H-Fluoren-2-Yl)Methanol is a high-purity, functionalized fluorene derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of specialized materials and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring complex, polycyclic frameworks.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Used in the development of electron-transporting materials (ETMs) or host materials for blue or green phosphorescent OLEDs due to the fluorene core's favorable photophysical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: The bromo and hydroxymethyl functional groups allow for further derivatization to create sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that incorporate a rigid, lipophilic fluorene moiety.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal stability and specific optical characteristics.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes, leveraging the fluorene scaffold's potential for fluorescence.

Basic Information

Product Name	(7-Bromo-9,9-Dimethyl-9H-Fluoren-2-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	1253190-18-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₅BrO
Molecular Weight	303.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-bromo-9,9-dimethylfluorene; 7-Bromo-9,9-dimethyl-9H-fluorene-2-methanol; (7-Bromo-9,9-dimethylfluoren-2-yl)methanol; 9,9-Dimethyl-7-bromo-9H-fluorene-2-methanol; 2-Bromo-7-(hydroxymethyl)-9,9-dimethylfluorene (isomer); Fluorene-2-methanol, 7-bromo-9,9-dimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our (7-Bromo-9,9-Dimethyl-9H-Fluoren-2-Yl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for each lot to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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