Description

Fluorene is a versatile polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) that serves as a fundamental building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, planar structure and unique photophysical properties make it a critical intermediate for high-value functional materials. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop innovative products. Fluorene CAS NO 86-73-7 is a key precursor for optical brighteners, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and various high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a core scaffold for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronics: A crucial raw material for manufacturing hole-transport layers, emitters, and other components in OLED displays and lighting.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a key intermediate for producing optical brighteners, fluorescent dyes, and high-stability pigments.
• Polymer Science: Incorporated into polyfluorenes and other high-performance polymers for electronic and photonic applications.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for material science research and the development of new organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in various organic reactions as a starting material or ligand due to its stable aromatic system.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluorene
CAS No.	86-73-7
Molecular Formula	C13H10
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	9H-Fluorene; 2,3-Benzindene; Diphenylenemethane; ortho-Biphenylenemethane; 1,1'-Methylenebisbenzene; NSC 66490; Fluoren
EINECS	201-695-5

Quality Control

Our Fluorene is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and electronic grade applications, ensuring reliability for your most critical synthesis processes.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline flakes or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	114 - 117 °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.