Description

2-Chloro-9-Fluorenone is a versatile halogenated aromatic ketone that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and functional material. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a carbonyl group and a chloro substituent on the fluorene backbone, makes it a valuable building block for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a core building block for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting materials in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-9-Fluorenone
CAS No.	3096-47-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₇ClO
Molecular Weight	214.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorofluoren-9-one; 9-Fluorenone, 2-chloro-; 2-Chloro-9H-fluoren-9-one; NSC 403107; 2-Chlorofluorenone; 2-Chloro-9-oxofluorene; 2-Chloro-9-fluorenone; 2-Chloro-9-fluorenon
EINECS	221-441-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-9-Fluorenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

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. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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