Overview
Fluorene (CAS 86-73-7 ), also known as o-biphenylenemethane, is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon used as a core building block in the synthesis of advanced organic materials and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Its rigid, planar structure makes it a preferred starting material where precise molecular architecture is required in downstream synthesis. In electronics and optoelectronics, it serves as a foundational monomer.
Fluorene is used for polyfluorene-based polymers in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaic devices. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as an intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients.
The dibenzofuran-adjacent scaffold supports target binding profiles in medicinal chemistry. In specialty polymer production, derived monomers are incorporated into high-performance engineering resins and optical films.
These materials are valued for their thermal stability and controlled refractive index. Biotechnology applications include its use as a precursor in fluorescent probe synthesis and labeled reagent development.
Fluorene is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid or flake. It is available in technical grade for industrial polymer and chemical synthesis applications, as well as in high-purity grades.
The high-purity grades (98%–99%+) are suited for pharmaceutical intermediate and electronic material manufacturing. Packaging options typically range from kilogram-scale laboratory quantities to bulk industrial supply.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 116-117 °C |
| Boiling Point | 295 °C |
| Density | 1.203 g/cm³ @ Temp: 0 °C |
| Flash Point | 151 °C |
| Appearance | Fluorene, when pure, is found as dazzling white flakes or small, crystalline plates. It is fluorescent when impure. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are compounds containing multiple benzene rings and are also called polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons. |
| Color | Almost white to light brown |
| Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 13 hPa (146 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.6470 |
| Log P | 4.164 |
Safety & Handling
Warning GHS09 Hazard Statements H400 Very toxic to aquatic life H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary Statements P273 Avoid release to the environment. P391 Collect spillage. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29029080 |
| UN Number | 3077 |
| ADR Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 86-73-7
- EC Number
- 201-695-5
- Mol. Weight
- 166.22
- HS Code
- 29029080
- Category
- Monomers & Building Blocks