Molekula
9-Fluorenyl methanol
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9-Fluorenyl methanol is a versatile organic compound used primarily in solid-phase peptide synthesis and as a protecting group reagent. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C14H12O and a molecular weight of 196.24 g/mol. It has a CAS number of 24324-17-2 and should be stored at ambient temperature. The substance is classified with a warning signal word due to potential health hazards. Molekula supplies 9-Fluorenyl methanol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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25 g — £89.70 per pack ex VAT · £107.64 inc. VAT
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100 g — £198.30 per pack ex VAT · £237.96 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystals |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥98.0% |
| Moisture | ≤0.5 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 18629123 |
| CAS Number | 24324-17-2 |
| IUPAC Name | 9H-fluoren-9-ylmethanol |
| EC Number | 246-167-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H12O |
| Molecular Weight | 196.24 |
| Exact Mass | 196.0888 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(C3=CC=CC=C32)CO |
| InChIKey | XXSCONYSQQLHTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H12O/c15-9-14-12-7-3-1-5-10(12)11-6-2-4-8-13(11)14/h1-8,14-15H,9H2 |
| PubChem CID | 90466 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2906296000 |
| Tariff Code | 2906290090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- (Fluoren-9-yl)methanol
- 9-(hydroxymethyl)-fluoren
- 9-(Hydroxymethyl)fluorene
- 9-Fluorenemethanol
- 9-fluorenmethanol
- 9-fluoroenylmethanol
- 9H-Fluoren-9-ylmethanol
- 9H-Fluorene-9-methanol
- fluoren-9-ylmethan-1-ol
- Fluorene-9-methanol
Frequently asked questions
What is 9-Fluorenyl methanol used for?
It is commonly used as a protecting group in organic synthesis, particularly in nucleic acid chemistry and peptide synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 9-Fluorenyl methanol?
The formula is C14H12O with a molecular weight of 196.24 g/mol.
How should 9-Fluorenyl methanol be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade is available for 9-Fluorenyl methanol?
Available in high purity grade suitable for research and synthetic applications.
Can Molekula supply 9-Fluorenyl methanol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply 9-Fluorenyl methanol in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with an order of 9-Fluorenyl methanol?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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