Description

9-(Chlorodiphenylsilyl)-9H-Fluorene is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a reactive silicon-chlorine bond and a bulky fluorenyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable silylating agent and key synthetic intermediate in advanced materials chemistry. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly where silicon incorporation is desired for modulating pharmacokinetic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel silicon-containing pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and silicone-based hybrid materials.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Employed in the synthesis of fluorene-based conjugated molecules and polymers for OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) and OFET (Organic Field-Effect Transistor) applications.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize silica surfaces or other inorganic materials, imparting specific organic character for advanced composites.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: The bulky, electron-rich fluorenyl group makes it a candidate for constructing novel ligands in transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-(Chlorodiphenylsilyl)-9H-Fluorene
CAS No.	73220-53-8
Molecular Formula	C25H19ClSi
Molecular Weight	382.95 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Chloro-9H-fluorene-9-yldiphenylsilane; Chloro(diphenyl)(9H-fluoren-9-yl)silane; Diphenyl(9-fluorenyl)chlorosilane; 9-Fluorenyldiphenylchlorosilane; (9H-Fluoren-9-yl)diphenylchlorosilane; 9-(Chlorodiphenylsilyl)fluorene; 9H-Fluorene, 9-(chlorodiphenylsilyl)-
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Quality Control

Our production of 9-(Chlorodiphenylsilyl)-9H-Fluorene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chlorine Content (Titration)	9.0 - 9.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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