Description

2-Iodo-9H-Fluorene is a halogenated derivative of fluorene, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the iodine atom, which acts as an excellent leaving group and participates in various cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with a fluorene core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a fundamental building block for creating novel electron-transport or host materials in OLED displays and lighting.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Essential reagent in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Monomer for creating specialty polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable tool for synthetic organic chemists in universities and corporate research laboratories exploring new reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-9H-Fluorene
CAS No.	2523-42-4
Molecular Formula	C13H9I
Molecular Weight	292.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodofluorene; 9H-Fluorene, 2-iodo-; Fluorene, 2-iodo-; 2-Iodo-9H-fluorene; 2-Fluorenyl iodide; 2-Iodofluoren-9-one (common misnomer, correct is fluorene); Iodofluorene
EINECS	219-764-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-9H-Fluorene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR for comprehensive characterization and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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