9-METHYLFLUORENE

CAS NO.：2523-37-7
Empirical Formula: C14H12
Molecular Weight: 180.25
MDL number: MFCD00126475
EINECS: 219-750-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 06:26:09

What is 9-METHYLFLUORENE?

Chemical properties

solid

The Uses of 9-METHYLFLUORENE

9-Methylfluorene has been shown to be mutagenic in Salmonella typhimurium TA98 and TA100 in the presence of 9000 X g supernantant from Aroclor-induced rats.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 77, p. 6030, 1955 DOI: 10.1021/ja01627a068
Tetrahedron Letters, 21, p. 4891, 1980 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)71147-6

General Description

Prisms.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Vigorous reactions, sometimes amounting to explosions, can result from the contact between aromatic hydrocarbons, such as 9-METHYLFLUORENE, and strong oxidizing agents. They can react exothermically with bases and with diazo compounds. Substitution at the benzene nucleus occurs by halogenation (acid catalyst), nitration, sulfonation, and the Friedel-Crafts reaction. 9-METHYLFLUORENE is volatile with steam.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 9-METHYLFLUORENE are not available. 9-METHYLFLUORENE is probably combustible.

Properties of 9-METHYLFLUORENE

Melting point:	46.5°C
Boiling point:	248.08°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.0263
refractive index	1.6100
storage temp.	Refrigerator
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form	Solid
color	Orange to Dark Yellow
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
EPA Substance Registry System	9-Methylfluorene (2523-37-7)

Safety information for 9-METHYLFLUORENE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…