Description

1,8-Dimethylanthracene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical organic intermediate and building block in advanced materials research. Its value lies in its well-defined molecular structure, which is essential for synthesizing complex organic compounds and functional materials with specific electronic or optical properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the organic electronics, photochemistry, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Acts as a precursor or dopant material in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Photochemical Studies: Used as a model compound or sensitizer in studies involving energy transfer, photopolymerization, and photophysical processes.
• Specialty Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate for creating novel anthracene-based dyes and fluorescent markers.
• Polymer Science: Employed in the synthesis of advanced polymers and co-polymers with tailored thermal and optical characteristics.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy for calibration and method development.
• Material Science: Investigated for its potential in creating crystalline organic materials and charge-transport layers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Dimethylanthracene
CAS No.	15815-47-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄
Molecular Weight	206.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Dimethylanthracene; Anthracene, 1,8-dimethyl-; 1,8-Dimethyl-anthracene; 1,8-DMA; 1,8-Xylanthracene; NSC 407319; 1,8-Dimethyl-9,10-dihydroanthracene (related); 1,8-Dimethyl-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene (isomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Dimethylanthracene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow 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.