Description

9-Fluorenemethanol is a versatile organic compound belonging to the fluorene family, characterized by a hydroxymethyl group attached to the 9-position of the fluorene core. This structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients, functional polymers, and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental building block in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, ligands, and catalysts.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and components for display technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Used as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and fluorescent markers.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Fluorenemethanol
CAS No.	24324-17-2
Molecular Formula	C14H12O
Molecular Weight	196.24 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Hydroxymethylfluorene; (9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methanol; 9-Fluorenylmethanol; Fluoren-9-ylmethanol; 9-Fluorenylcarbinol; 9-Fluorenol, 9-methylol-; 9-(Hydroxymethyl)fluorene; NSC 403697
EINECS	246-194-7

Quality Control

Our 9-Fluorenemethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	100 - 104 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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