Description

9,10-Diphenylanthracene Endoperoxide is a high-purity, specialized organic compound widely utilized as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis and research. Its significance lies in its role as a precursor for generating singlet oxygen and as a model compound in photochemical and oxidation studies. This product is essential for R&D laboratories, pharmaceutical development, and the production of specialty chemicals, particularly in applications requiring controlled release of active oxygen species.

Application

• Singlet Oxygen Generation: Acts as a clean, controllable source of singlet oxygen (1O2) for photodynamic therapy research, organic synthesis, and material degradation studies.
• Photochemical Research: Serves as a standard and model compound for investigating photooxidation reactions, energy transfer mechanisms, and the stability of endoperoxides.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used in the development of photo-responsive materials, self-healing polymers, and oxygen-sensitive coatings or sensors.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where controlled oxidative steps are required.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a chemical probe or reagent in assays designed to detect or quantify reactive oxygen species (ROS).
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable building block for constructing polycyclic aromatic systems and other sophisticated organic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,10-Diphenylanthracene Endoperoxide
CAS No.	15257-17-7
Molecular Formula	C26H18O2
Molecular Weight	362.42 g/mol
Synonyms	9,10-Diphenylanthracene-9,10-endoperoxide; Anthracene, 9,10-diphenyl-, 9,10-endoperoxide; 9,10-Diphenylanthracene dioxide; DPAO2; 1,4-Epidioxy-1,4-dihydro-9,10-diphenylanthracene; 9,10-Diphenylanthracene peroxide; 9,10-DPA Endoperoxide
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Quality Control

Our 9,10-Diphenylanthracene Endoperoxide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, and is supplied with a corresponding Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support its use in research and development for regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	245 - 250 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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