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1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one

SKU 48189957 CAS 54078-29-4 C11H6N2O MW 182.18 In stock Bulk quantities on request

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1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one is a heterocyclic organic compound used as a fluorogenic reagent that reacts with amino acids to form fluorescent products, and is used to detect latent fingerprints on porous surfaces such as paper. It has a molecular formula of C11H6N2O, a molecular weight of 182.18 g/mol, and a CAS number of 54078-29-4. Stored at 2 to 8 °C, it is stable under recommended conditions. Molekula supplies 1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Specifications

Property Value
Appearance Orange crystalline powder
Heavy metals ≤ 0.01%
Identification HPLC, conformed to standard
Loss on Drying ≤ 0.5%
Assay ⩾ 99.0%

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature 2 to 8 °C
Acidity Neutral

Identification

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SKU 48189957
CAS Number 54078-29-4
IUPAC Name 6,10-diazatricyclo[7.4.0.02,7]trideca-1(9),2(7),3,5,10,12-hexaen-8-one
Molecular Formula C11H6N2O
Molecular Weight 182.18
Exact Mass 182.048
SMILES C1=CC2=C(C(=O)C3=C2C=CC=N3)N=C1
InChIKey FOSUVSBKUIWVKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI InChI=1S/C11H6N2O/c14-11-9-7(3-1-5-12-9)8-4-2-6-13-10(8)11/h1-6H
PubChem CID 725961
REACH Code Y110
Tariff Code 2933998090

Safety & GHS

Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.

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Synonyms

  • 1,8-diaza-9-fluorenone
  • 1,8-Diazafluoran-9-one
  • 1,8-Diazafluorenone
  • 6,10-diazatricyclo[7.4.0.02,7]trideca-1(9),2(7),3,5,10,12-hexaen-8-one
  • 9H-1,8-Diazafluo
  • 9H-1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one
  • 9h-cyclopenta[1,2-b:4,3-b']dipyridin-9-one
  • 9H-Pyrido[3',2':3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-b]pyridin-9-one
  • DFO
  • Oprea1_197624

Frequently asked questions

What is 1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one used for?

It is used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of heterocyclic compounds, and as an amino acid-reactive fluorogenic stain for detecting latent fingerprints on porous surfaces.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one?

The formula is C11H6N2O with a molecular weight of 182.18 g/mol.

How should 1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one be stored?

It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

What grade is available for this product?

This product is available in high purity grade suitable for laboratory and research use.

Can Molekula supply 1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply this compound in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with an order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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