Description

10-Chloro-9-Cyanoanthracene is a high-purity, functionalized anthracene derivative that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both chloro and cyano substituents on the anthracene core, makes it a versatile building block for creating complex organic molecules with tailored electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, specialty dyes, and advanced material science.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): A key precursor for synthesizing novel electron-transport materials and host/emitter molecules used in display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs): Serves as a building block for developing non-fullerene acceptors and other active layer components in solar cell research.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Probes: Used in the synthesis of high-performance fluorescent tags, sensors, and bio-imaging agents due to the anthracene fluorophore.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: An important intermediate for creating liquid crystals, conductive polymers, and other functional materials requiring a planar, conjugated backbone.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in research-scale synthesis of pharmacologically active compounds where the anthracene scaffold is required.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in cross-coupling reactions and studies of charge-transfer complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Chloro-9-Cyanoanthracene
CAS No.	1213-82-7
Molecular Formula	C15H8ClN
Molecular Weight	237.68 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Cyano-10-chloroanthracene; 10-Chloroanthracene-9-carbonitrile; Anthracene, 10-chloro-9-cyano-; 10-Chloro-9-anthracenecarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for our fine chemical intermediates. Production follows current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) principles where applicable. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.