Description

1-Fluorenecarboxylic Acid is a versatile organic building block characterized by a polycyclic aromatic fluorene core functionalized with a carboxylic acid group. This molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals, where precise molecular architecture is critical. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a rigid, planar fluorene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from the compound's aromatic properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for creating electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to construct complex ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to enhance the thermal stability and optical properties of high-performance engineering plastics.
• Academic and R&D: A fundamental reagent in organic chemistry research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluorenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6276-03-5
Molecular Formula	C14H10O2
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	9H-Fluorene-1-carboxylic Acid; Fluorene-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxyfluorene; 1-Fluorenylcarboxylic Acid; NSC 403697; 9H-Fluorene-9-carboxylic Acid (tautomer); α-Fluorenecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	228-473-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Fluorenecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are 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). The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	210 - 215 °C
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.