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Fluorene

SKU 77388002 CAS 86-73-7 C13H10 MW 166.22 Available on enquiry

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Fluorene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon used in organic synthesis, materials science, and as a precursor in pharmaceuticals. It is also an important chemical intermediate for making resins and dyes, and a starting material for fluorene-based herbicides and plant growth regulators. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid. Available in high purity (≥98%), it has a molecular weight of 166.22 g/mol, a molecular formula of C13H10, and a CAS number of 86-73-7. Stored at ambient temperature, it carries a warning signal word because it is very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H400, H410). Molekula supplies Fluorene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 77388002
CAS Number: 86-73-7
IUPAC Name: 9H-fluorene
EC Number: 201-695-5
Molecular Formula: C13H10
Molecular Weight: 166.22
Exact Mass: 166.0783
SMILES: C1C2=CC=CC=C2C3=CC=CC=C31
InChIKey: NIHNNTQXNPWCJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C13H10/c1-3-7-12-10(5-1)9-11-6-2-4-8-13(11)12/h1-8H,9H2
PubChem CID: 6853

Synonyms

2,2'-Methylenebiphenyl
2,3-Benzindene
9H-Fluorene
9H-fluorene;fluorene
alpha-diphenylenemethane-9H-fluorene
Diphenylenemethane
Fluoren
Methane, diphenylene-
o-Biphenylenemethane
o-Biphenylmethane

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Small, white, crystalline plates; fluorescent when impure
Melting Point: 114.76 °C
Boiling Point: 294 °C
Water Solubility: 1.69 mg/L at 25 °C
Solubility (other solvents): Freely soluble in glacial acetic acid; soluble in hot alcohol
Vapour Pressure: 6.0 × 10⁻⁴ mmHg at 25 °C
log P (octanol/water): 4.18

Source: PubChem CID 6853 (HSDB)

Frequently asked questions

What is fluorene used for?

Fluorene is primarily used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of polymers and pharmaceuticals.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of fluorene?

The chemical formula of fluorene is C13H10, and its molecular weight is 166.22 g/mol.

How should fluorene be stored?

Fluorene should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.

What grade of fluorene does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies fluorene in high-purity grade, suitable for research and industrial applications.

Can Molekula supply fluorene in bulk?

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

What documentation comes with a fluorene order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.