Description

1,4-Dihydroxy-9H-Fluoren-9-One CAS NO 42523-22-8 is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the fluorenone class, serving as a versatile intermediate and functional material. Its unique conjugated structure with hydroxyl groups makes it valuable for applications requiring specific optical and electronic properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the advanced materials, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a key building block or dopant in the synthesis of electron-transporting or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic structures.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for the production of high-performance dyes, pigments, and colorants due to its chromophoric fluorenone core.
• Photocatalyst and Photoinitiator Components: Employed in the development of advanced photocatalysts for organic synthesis or as a component in photoinitiator systems for polymer curing.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Used as a standard or starting material in chemical research exploring new organic semiconductors, ligands, or functional molecules.
• Analytical Chemistry: May serve as a reference standard or reagent in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dihydroxy-9H-Fluoren-9-One
CAS No.	42523-22-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈O₃
Molecular Weight	212.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dihydroxyfluoren-9-one; 9H-Fluoren-9-one, 1,4-dihydroxy-; 1,4-Fluorenonediol; 42523-22-8; NSC 407347; 1,4-Dihydroxy-9-fluorenone; 4,9-Dihydroxyfluorenone; 1,4-Dihydroxy-9H-fluoren-9-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dihydroxy-9H-Fluoren-9-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR for identification, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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