Fluorene
TL;DR: Fluorene (CAS 86-73-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C13H10 and molecular weight 166.07825 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
9H-fluorene
Also Known As: FLUORENE, 9H-Fluorene, Diphenylenemethane, o-Biphenylenemethane, 2,3-Benzindene
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C13H10 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.07825 g/mol |
| XLogP | 4.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 166.07825 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 13 |
| Complexity | 164.0 |
| Melting Point | 241 to 243 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 563 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.203 at 32 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 151.0 °C (303.8 °F) - closed cup |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mmHg at 294.8 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | Insoluble. (1.7mg/kg) (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1C2=CC=CC=C2C3=CC=CC=C31 |
| InChIKey | NIHNNTQXNPWCJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Fluorene is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Fluorene (CAS 86-73-7) is a polymer intermediate with the molecular formula C13H10 and a molecular weight of 166.08 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.203 at 32 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble. (1.7mg/kg) (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include FLUORENE and 9H-Fluorene.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Fluorene
Property Insights of Fluorene
The XLogP value of 4.2 indicates that Fluorene is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Fluorene exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Fluorene has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Fluorene?
The CAS number of Fluorene is 86-73-7.
What is the molecular formula of Fluorene?
The molecular formula of Fluorene is C13H10.
What is the molecular weight of Fluorene?
The molecular weight of Fluorene is 166.07825 g/mol.
What are the applications of Fluorene?
Fluorene is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Fluorene?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Fluorene?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Fluorene and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.