Description

9-Fluorenone is a versatile and high-purity organic compound, serving as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique conjugated ketone structure makes it invaluable for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and optical properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where precision and reliability are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the development of electron-transport materials and host materials for efficient OLED displays and lighting.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a foundational intermediate for producing certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of polycyclic aromatic dyes and pigments for high-performance applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or optical characteristics.
• Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and material properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare complex ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Fluorenone
CAS No.	486-25-9
Molecular Formula	C13H8O
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	9H-Fluoren-9-one; Fluoren-9-one; 2,3,4,5-Dibenzotropone; Diphenylene ketone; 9-Oxofluorene; NSC 403697; 9-Fluorenon; Fluorenone
EINECS	207-629-0

Quality Control

Our 9-Fluorenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the rigorous standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	82 - 85 °C
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.