Description

9-Bromoanthracene is a high-purity, versatile brominated aromatic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for creating complex molecules, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, OLED material, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a core precursor for synthesizing anthracene-based host and emitter materials used in display and lighting technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate for producing anthraquinone and other high-performance colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed to create functionalized monomers and polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A fundamental reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Development: Used in the synthesis of components for advanced electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Bromoanthracene
CAS No.	1564-64-3
Molecular Formula	C14H9Br
Molecular Weight	257.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Anthracene, 9-bromo-; 9-Bromoanthracene; 9-Anthryl bromide; 9-Bromo-anthracene; Bromoanthracene; NSC 7958; 1564-64-3
EINECS	216-357-5

Quality Control

Our 9-Bromoanthracene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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