Description

9-Fluorenone-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized fluorenone derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, combining a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, which enables its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the development of charge-transporting or emissive layers for OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalizer for producing high-performance, specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the design and synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing advanced colorants and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory research in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Fluorenone-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6223-83-2
Molecular Formula	C14H8O3
Molecular Weight	224.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluorenone-9-carboxylic Acid; 9-Oxo-9H-fluorene-4-carboxylic Acid; 9H-Fluoren-9-one-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-Carboxyfluorenone; NSC 403107; 4-Fluorenonecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-Fluorenone-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.