Description

2-Hydroxy-9-Fluorenone is a versatile organic compound belonging to the fluorenone family, characterized by a hydroxyl group at the 2-position. This structural feature makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and photophysical properties. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a core structure in the development of organic semiconductors, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials, and photoconductors.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the creation of novel ligands for metal complexes and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and molecular properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-9-Fluorenone
CAS No.	6949-73-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyfluoren-9-one; 9-Fluorenone-2-ol; 2-Hydroxy-9H-fluoren-9-one; 2-Hydroxy-9-oxofluorene; 2-Hydroxyfluorenone; 9-Oxofluoren-2-ol; NSC 403697
EINECS	230-105-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-9-Fluorenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	245 - 250 °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.