Description

9-Fluorenone-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized fluorenone derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), organic electronic materials, and specialty dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with polycyclic frameworks.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, and emitters used in OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes) and OFETs (Organic Field-Effect Transistors).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides due to its rigid, functionalized backbone.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing high-performance, color-fast dyes and fluorescent pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Science: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Fluorenone-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	784-50-9
Molecular Formula	C14H8O3
Molecular Weight	224.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluorenonecarboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxyfluorenone; 9-Oxofluorene-2-carboxylic Acid; 9H-Fluoren-9-one-2-carboxylic Acid; NSC 403697; Fluorenone-2-carboxylic acid; 2-(9-Oxo-9H-fluoren-2-yl)acetic acid (tautomeric form)
EINECS	212-312-3

Quality Control

Our 9-Fluorenone-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

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.