Description

5-Hydroxy-7-oxo-7H-benzo[c]fluorene is a specialized organic compound belonging to the polycyclic aromatic ketone family. This high-purity intermediate is critical for advanced research and development in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the construction of complex molecular architectures. It serves as a valuable building block for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic frameworks.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting compounds in OLED and OPV research.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: An intermediate for creating specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and research verification in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxy-7-oxo-7H-benzo[c]fluorene
CAS No.	78250-21-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	246.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-7H-benzo[c]fluoren-7-one; 7H-Benzo[c]fluoren-7-one, 5-hydroxy-; 5-Hydroxybenzo[c]fluoren-7-one; 5-Hydroxy-7-oxobenzo[c]fluorene; 5-Hydroxy-7-fluorenone; Benzo[c]fluoren-7-one, 5-hydroxy-; 78250-21-2 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxy-7-oxo-7H-benzo[c]fluorene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS) 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.