Description

3-Hydroxyfluorene is a versatile organic compound belonging to the class of polycyclic aromatic alcohols. This high-purity intermediate is critical for advanced organic synthesis, offering a reactive phenolic hydroxyl group on a rigid fluorene scaffold. It serves as a key building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its polycyclic structure for enhanced biological activity.
• Functional Material Development: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors (OLEDs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing high-performance colorants and fluorescent dyes.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying oxidation processes and metabolic pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare complexing agents and ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxyfluorene
CAS No.	6344-67-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀O
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluorenol; 3-Hydroxy-9H-fluorene; 9H-Fluoren-3-ol; 3-Fluorenyl alcohol; NSC 403697; Fluoren-3-ol; 3-Hydroxy-9H-fluorene; 3-Fluoren-9-one (related ketone)
EINECS	228-759-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxyfluorene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	155 - 160 °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.