Description

3-Chlorofluorenone is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique chlorinated fluorenone structure makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized fluorenone core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting compounds used in OLEDs and photovoltaics.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers and advanced resins with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial organic chemistry research for methodology development and exploring new chemical spaces.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize complex ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chlorofluorenone
CAS No.	7254-06-0
Molecular Formula	C13H7ClO
Molecular Weight	214.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-9H-fluoren-9-one; 3-Chloro-9-fluorenone; 9-Fluorenone, 3-chloro-; 3-Chlorofluoren-9-one; NSC 403107; 3-Chloro-9-oxofluorene
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chlorofluorenone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	155 - 160 °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.