Description

7-Methoxymethyl-12-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. Its specific substitution pattern makes it a valuable intermediate for developing novel fluorescent dyes, organic semiconductors, and specialized chemical probes. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on advanced material development.

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Used as a core scaffold for creating specialized fluorescent dyes and molecular sensors with tailored photophysical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a sophisticated intermediate in medicinal chemistry programs targeting complex polycyclic structures.
• Advanced Material Science: Employed in the research and development of liquid crystals, photoresists, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for environmental monitoring and toxicological studies of PAH derivatives.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for synthetic organic chemists exploring new reaction pathways and complex molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methoxymethyl-12-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	13345-60-3
Molecular Formula	C22H20O
Molecular Weight	300.40 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Methyl-7-(methoxymethyl)benz[a]anthracene; 7-(Methoxymethyl)-12-methylbenz[a]anthracene; Benz[a]anthracene, 7-(methoxymethyl)-12-methyl-; 7-Methoxymethyl-12-methylbenzo[a]anthracene; 12-Methyl-7-methoxymethylbenzo[a]anthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 7-Methoxymethyl-12-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting research and development standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging are performed under low-light conditions to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.