Description

4-Methylfluoren-9-One is a high-purity organic chemical building block and a key intermediate in advanced synthesis. This compound matters for its role in the development of specialized materials, including organic semiconductors and functional dyes. Industries such as pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and advanced material science require this precise intermediate for creating novel compounds with specific electronic or photophysical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a core structure or dopant in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photoconductors, and other semiconductor materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as a precursor for synthesizing specialized fluorescent dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Employed in chemical research as a model compound or starting material for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Additive: Investigated for use as a component in liquid crystal mixtures or as a functional additive to modify polymer properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylfluoren-9-One
CAS No.	79147-47-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₀O
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-9H-fluoren-9-one; 4-Methyl-9-fluorenone; 9-Fluorenone, 4-methyl-; 4-Methylfluorenone; 4-MF; 4-Methyl-9-oxofluorene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylfluoren-9-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 incompatible materials.

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.