Description

9-Fluorenecarboxaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fluorene-based structure provides a rigid, planar scaffold that is highly valuable for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel compounds, including ligands, dyes, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, conjugated core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a fundamental building block for creating organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photovoltaic materials due to its electron-rich fluorene unit.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing advanced fluorescent dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into polymer backbones to enhance thermal stability, rigidity, and optical properties of specialty polymers.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A standard reagent in chemical research for methodology development and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Fluorenecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	79075-30-2
Molecular Formula	C14H10O
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Fluorenylcarboxaldehyde; 9-Fluorenealdehyde; 9-Formylfluorene; 9-Fluoren-9-ylmethanal; Fluorene-9-carboxaldehyde; 9-Fluorenylaldehyde; 9-Fluorenylmethanal; 9-Fluorenylcarbonal
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Quality Control

Our 9-Fluorenecarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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