Fluorenol, also known as 9-hydroxyfluorene, is an alcohol derivative of fluorene. It appears as a white-cream colored solid at room temperature.
Fluorenol is toxic to aquatic organisms, including algae, bacteria, and crustaceans, and was patented as an insecticide in 1939.
Its mechanism of action is unknown, but its lipophilicity suggests it may penetrate the blood-brain barrier more readily than some drugs. Fluorenol has been studied as a wake-promoting agent, showing activity in vivo, and is a weak dopamine reuptake inhibitor.
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| Other Names | 9H-Fluoren-9-ol, 9-Hydroxyfluorene, 9-Fluorenol, Fluoren-9-ol |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | 9H-fluoren-9-ol |
| CAS | 1689-64-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.22 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H10O |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(C3=CC=CC=C32)O |