| Formula / Notation | C13H10 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 86-73-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.22 |
| 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 |
| Solubility | Insoluble. (1.7mg/kg) (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Fluorene is a white leaflets. Sublimes easily under a vacuum. Fluorescent when impure. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | 9H-fluorene; 9H-Fluorene; 86-73-7; Diphenylenemethane; o-Biphenylenemethane; 2,3-Benzindene; 2,2'-Methylenebiphenyl; o-Biphenylmethane; Methane, diphenylene-; Fluoren |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Fluorene?
Fluorene is an ortho-fused tricyclic hydrocarbon that is a major component of fossil fuels and their derivatives. It is an ortho-fused polycyclic arene and an ortho-fused tricyclic hydrocarbon.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 9H-fluorene
Other Names / Synonyms: 9H-fluorene; 9H-Fluorene; 86-73-7; Diphenylenemethane; o-Biphenylenemethane; 2,3-Benzindene; 2,2'-Methylenebiphenyl; o-Biphenylmethane; Methane, diphenylene-; Fluoren
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.22 |
| Solubility | Insoluble. (1.7mg/kg) (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Fluorene is a white leaflets. Sublimes easily under a vacuum. Fluorescent when impure. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Fluorene is an ortho-fused tricyclic hydrocarbon that is a major component of fossil fuels and their derivatives. It is an ortho-fused polycyclic arene and an ortho-fused tricyclic hydrocarbon.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Fluorene is: C13H10