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2-Hydroxy-9-fluorenone

2-Hydroxy-9-fluorenone chemical structure
CAS Number6949-73-1
FormulaC13H8O2
Mol. Weight196.20 g/mol

What is 2-Hydroxy-9-fluorenone?

2-Hydroxy-9-fluorenone is a chemical compound with CAS number 6949-73-1 and molecular formula C13H8O2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Reactant involved in:
• One-pot synthesis of aryl substituted aurones1
• Studies to tune HOMO-LUMO levels of 9-fluorenone scaffolds2
• O-methylation for synthesis of second-generation light driven rotary molecular motors3
• Reactions with aluminum, gallium compounds, and methylquinolines4
• Synthesis of acridinyl- and fluorenylidenehydrazido calixarenes5
• Acetylation for synthesis of acetates6

Specifications

Molecular Weight

196.20 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Impurities

<20% 2-fluoro-9-fluorenone

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

204-206 °C(lit.)

EC Number

230-119-5

WGK Germany

3

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