9-Fluorenone

Catalog	ACM486259
CAS	486-25-9
Structure
Category	Environmental Standards
Synonyms	9H-Fluoren-9-one
IUPAC Name	fluoren-9-one
Molecular Weight	180.20
Molecular Formula	C13H8O
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O
InChI	InChI=1S/C13H8O/c14-13-11-7-3-1-5-9(11)10-6-2-4-8-12(10)13/h1-8H
InChI Key	YLQWCDOCJODRMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	341.5 °C;341.5 °C @ 760 MM HG
Melting Point	84.0 °C;84 °C
Flash Point	163°C
Density	1.1300 @ 99 °C/4 °C
Solubility	INSOL IN WATER; SOL IN ALCOHOL, ACETONE, BENZENE; VERY SOL IN ETHER, TOLUENE, HOT BENZENE;Insoluble in water. Soluble in oxygenated and aromatic solvents
Application	9-Fluorenone serves a multifaceted purpose in various fields due to its unique properties as a fluorene derivative. Recognized for its ability to form yellow flakes, chips, or crystalline powder, 9-Fluorenone is notably soluble in ethanol and ether while remaining insoluble in water. This compound is pivotal in the preparation of antimalarial drugs and essential for organic synthesis, making it a valuable intermediate for producing a wide range of fine chemicals. It is extensively used as a modifier in the creation of numerous polymer materials, such as bisphenol fluorene, fluorenyl benzoxazine resin, and acrylic resins. In addition, 9-Fluorenone plays a crucial role in developing organic electronic materials including host synthesis for PHOLEDs, molecular motors, and potential organic spintronic materials. Furthermore, it acts as a sensitizer in producing picene, underscoring its importance in both industrial and research settings. Through careful synthesis and purification processes, high-purity fluorenone can be achieved, highlighting its versatility and indispensability in modern chemistry and materials science.
EC Number	207-630-7
LogP	3.58 (LogP);Log Kow = 3.58
Refractive Index	INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.6369 @ 99 °C/D; SADTLER REFERENCE NUMBER: 7390 (IR, PRISM); MAX ABSORPTION (DIOXANE): 258 NM (LOG E= 4.90), 294 NM (LOG E= 3.62), 328 NM (LOG E= 2.89), 378 NM (LOG E= 2.43)

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