2,7-Dibromofluorene, CAS No. 16433-88-8

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16433-88-8

Catalog No. EBD2203679

CAS 16433-88-8

Name 2,7-Dibromofluorene

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2,7-dibromo-9H-fluorene K0005 2,7-Dibromofluorene dibromofluorene fluorene,2,7-dibromo-

Molecular Formula: C13H8Br2

Molecular Weight: 324.01

MDL Number: MFCD00019048

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Thiophene, Pyrene, and Fluorene Derivatives Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds

Product Description:

2,7-Dibromofluorene is a brominated aromatic compound featuring a fluorene core with bromine atoms substituted at the 2 and 7 positions. Its molecular formula is C13H8Br2, and it appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid. This compound is a critical building block in materials chemistry, particularly for the synthesis of organic semiconductors. It is widely employed as a precursor for blue-light-emitting polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). The bromine atoms serve as reactive handles for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Yamamoto polymerizations, enabling the construction of conjugated polymer backbones like polyfluorenes. As a versatile synthetic intermediate, 2,7-Dibromofluorene is also utilized in the preparation of functionalized fluorene derivatives for optoelectronic applications. Its high purity and reactivity make it essential for research and development in advanced display technologies and organic electronic devices.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 164-166 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 402.7 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 230.9 °C

Density: 1.793 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to off-white crystalline powder