Description

3-Chloro-9H-Xanthen-9-One is a halogenated xanthene derivative, a versatile organic intermediate prized for its unique fused-ring structure and functional group reactivity. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced materials and fine chemicals, offering a robust scaffold for further chemical modifications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a rigid, planar xanthene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Functional Dye Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the production of xanthene-based dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers used in analytical chemistry and material science.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component or precursor in the development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials for OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories as a standard or novel reagent for heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry studies.
• Photoinitiator Component: Explored for use in the formulation of photoinitiator systems for UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-9H-Xanthen-9-One
CAS No.	27063-50-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₇ClO₂
Molecular Weight	230.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloroxanthen-9-one; 9H-Xanthen-9-one, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloro-9-xanthenone; 3-Chloroxanthone; NSC 406913; 3-Chloro-9H-xanthen-9-one; 3-Chloro-9-oxoxanthene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-9H-Xanthen-9-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.