Description

Fluoranthene-3-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically a formyl-substituted fluoranthene. This compound is a crucial advanced organic intermediate valued for its unique aromatic structure and reactive aldehyde functional group, enabling the synthesis of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and specialty chemical manufacturers working in materials science, organic electronics, and pharmaceutical development.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing novel electron-transport materials or host molecules in emissive layers.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a versatile building block for creating pharmacologically active compounds, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting complex polycyclic scaffolds.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Used in the development of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers due to its extended conjugated pi-system.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Research: Functions as a standard or intermediate in academic and industrial research focused on PAH chemistry and catalysis.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing complex chelating ligands for coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoranthene-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	28440-63-3
Molecular Formula	C17H10O
Molecular Weight	230.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formylfluoranthene; Fluoranthene-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Fluoranthenecarboxaldehyde; 1-Formylfluoranthene; 3-Fluoranthenecarbaldehyde; Benzo[jk]fluorene-3-carboxaldehyde; 1,2-(1,8-Naphthalenediyl)benzene-3-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fluoranthene-3-Carbaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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