Description

9-Butyl-9H-Fluoren-9-Ol is a high-purity, functionalized fluorene derivative, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique sterically hindered tertiary alcohol structure attached to the fluorene core, making it a critical precursor for ligands, catalysts, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating complex, sterically hindered molecular frameworks.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for constructing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Advanced Material Research: Building block for organic electronic materials, including hole-transport materials, OLED emitters, and photoconductive polymers.
• Agrochemical Development: Intermediate in the synthesis of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used to introduce bulky fluorenyl groups into polymer backbones to modify thermal stability, solubility, and optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Butyl-9H-Fluoren-9-Ol
CAS No.	5806-10-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	238.33 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Butyl-9H-fluoren-9-ol; 9-Butylfluoren-9-ol; 9-n-Butyl-9H-fluoren-9-ol; 9-Hydroxy-9-butylfluorene; 9-Butyl-9-hydroxyfluorene; Fluoren-9-ol, 9-butyl-; 9-Butyl-9-fluorenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-Butyl-9H-Fluoren-9-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, guaranteeing the product meets your specified research or production-grade requirements. Our quality commitment supports applications demanding high-purity intermediates.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.