Description

3-Nitrofluoren-9-One is a specialized nitro-substituted derivative of fluorenone, serving as a critical high-purity organic intermediate. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors who require precise and reliable synthetic precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing specialized nitro-aromatic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and novel compound library synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to create complex ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitrofluoren-9-One
CAS No.	42135-22-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₇NO₃
Molecular Weight	225.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-9H-fluoren-9-one; 9-Fluorenone, 3-nitro-; 3-Nitro-9-fluorenone; 3-Nitrofluorenone; NSC 406120; 3-Nitro-9-oxofluorene; 3-Nitro-9H-fluorene-9-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitrofluoren-9-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every batch and provided upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.