Description

9-Methylfluorene is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon family, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, planar fluorene-based structure, which is essential for developing materials with specific optical and electronic properties. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for applications ranging from organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to advanced polymer research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a core structural unit or a functionalizing agent in the synthesis of hole-transport materials, host materials, and emitters for OLED devices.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its aromatic system contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Polymer Science: Functions as a monomer or additive to impart rigidity, thermal stability, or specific optical characteristics to high-performance polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Methylfluorene
CAS No.	2523-37-7
Molecular Formula	C14H12
Molecular Weight	180.25 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Methyl-9H-fluorene; 9H-Fluorene, 9-methyl-; 9-Methylfluoren; 2-Methylbiphenyl-2'-ylene; 9-Methyl-9H-fluoren; Fluorene, 9-methyl-; 9-Methyl-fluorene
EINECS	219-764-5

Quality Control

Our 9-Methylfluorene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider 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	88 - 92 °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.