Description

4-Methoxyfluoren-9-One is a high-purity, functionalized fluorenone derivative serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a methoxy substituent on the fluorenone core, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a core building block for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting materials used in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators with specific color and stability properties.
• Polymer Science: Monomer or additive for creating high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal stability or optical characteristics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxyfluoren-9-One
CAS No.	4269-16-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	9H-Fluoren-9-one, 4-methoxy-; 4-Methoxy-9H-fluoren-9-one; 4-Methoxy-9-fluorenone; 9-Fluorenone, 4-methoxy-; NSC 407296
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxyfluoren-9-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality assurance protocols.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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