Description

9-Fluorenecarboxaldehyde CAS NO 20615-64-9 is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block, prized for its rigid, planar fluorene core which imparts unique electronic and structural properties. This compound is essential for synthesizing advanced organic materials and functional molecules where precise molecular architecture is critical. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for developing novel active ingredients, ligands, and organic semiconductors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a core building block for electron-transport materials and host molecules in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create complex chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in developing new active ingredients for crop protection with enhanced stability and efficacy.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorene units into polymers, enhancing thermal stability and optoelectronic properties.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: A starting material for creating specialized fluorescent dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and material properties in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Fluorenecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	20615-64-9
Molecular Formula	C14H10O
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Fluorenylaldehyde; 9-Formylfluorene; Fluorene-9-carboxaldehyde; 9-Fluorenecarbaldehyde; 9-Fluorenonecarboxaldehyde (common misnomer); 9H-Fluorene-9-carboxaldehyde; 9-Fluorenylcarboxaldehyde; 9-Fluorencarboxaldehyd
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Quality Control

Our 9-Fluorenecarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	102 - 106 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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