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Latest revision as of 19:43, 27 December 2023

Fluorenone
Names
IUPAC name
Fluoren-9-one
Other names
9-Fluorenone
9H-Fluoren-9-one
9-Oxofluorene
Diphenylene ketone
Properties
C13H8O
Molar mass 180.206 g/mol
Appearance Yellow solid
Melting point 84 °C (183 °F; 357 K)
Boiling point 341.5 °C (646.7 °F; 614.6 K)
0.0001 g/100 ml (25 °C)
Solubility Soluble in acetone, benzene, diethyl ether, ethanol, methanol, toluene
Hazards
Safety data sheet Sigma-Aldrich
Flash point 163 °C (325 °F; 436 K)
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
3900 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Related compounds
Related compounds
Fluorene
Fluorenol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Fluorenone or 9-fluorenone is an aromatic organic compound with the chemical formula C13H8O.

Properties

Chemical

Fluorenone can be reduced to fluorenol, using a reducing agent, such as zinc powder with sodium hydroxide in ethanol. Sodium dithionite can also be used.

Physical

Fluorenone is bright fluorescent yellow solid at standard conditions.

Availability

Fluorenone is sold by chemical suppliers.

Preparation

Fluorenone can be prepared from fluorene via the addition of glacial acetic acid and sodium hypochlorite solution, undergoing an oxidation reaction.

Projects

  • Preparation of fluorenol
  • Fragrance or odor agent in candles

Handling

Safety

Fluorenone is indicated to have little to moderate toxicity.

Storage

In closed bottles.

Disposal

No special disposal is required. Can be dissolved and diluted in a more flammable solvent and incinerated.

References

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