Description

1-Hydroxy-9-Fluorenone is a versatile organic compound belonging to the hydroxyfluorenone class, serving as a key synthetic intermediate and functional material. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines a ketone group with a phenolic hydroxyl on a rigid fluorene backbone, enabling applications in advanced material synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. This product is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors who require high-purity building blocks for complex syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor or core structure for electron-transport materials and emissive layer dopants.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing specialized colorants and fluorescent dyes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific thermal or optical properties to high-performance polymers.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and material properties.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand for metal complexes used in catalysis and material science.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Hydroxy-9-Fluorenone
CAS No.	6344-60-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Fluorenone-1-ol; 1-Hydroxyfluoren-9-one; 1-Hydroxy-9H-fluoren-9-one; NSC 403697; 1-Hydroxy-9-oxofluorene; 9-Oxofluorene-1-ol; 1-Fluorenol-9-one
EINECS	228-758-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Hydroxy-9-Fluorenone is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity limits is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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