Description

9,10-Difluoroanthracene is a high-purity fluorinated anthracene derivative, a key organic intermediate prized for its unique photophysical and electronic properties. Its value lies in enabling the synthesis of advanced materials with tailored characteristics for cutting-edge technologies. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a core building block for electron-transport materials and host/emitter molecules in display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Used in the development of novel acceptor or donor materials to enhance solar cell efficiency and stability.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Probes: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized fluorophores with specific emission wavelengths for bio-imaging and sensing applications.
• Liquid Crystal and Electro-Optic Materials: Incorporated into molecular structures to modify dielectric anisotropy and improve device performance.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A vital reagent for exploring new reactions in fluorine chemistry and constructing complex polycyclic aromatic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to the metabolic stability imparted by fluorine atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,10-Difluoroanthracene
CAS No.	1545-69-3
Molecular Formula	C14H8F2
Molecular Weight	214.21 g/mol
Synonyms	9,10-Difluoroanthracene; Anthracene, 9,10-difluoro-; 9,10-Difluoro-9,10-dihydroanthracene (incorrect but common misnomer); DFA; 9,10-DFA; 2,3,6,7-Dibenzanthracene, 9,10-difluoro- (alternate numbering); 1545-69-3
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Quality Control

Our 9,10-Difluoroanthracene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	250 - 255 °C
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.