Description

9-Anthracenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble anthracene derivative that serves as a critical intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique photophysical properties and its role as a building block for creating more complex, functionalized organic molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing photoactive compounds, dyes, and analytical reagents.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key starting material for the synthesis of anthracene-based dyes, fluorescent probes, and photoinitiators.
• Photochemical Research: Used in studies of electron transfer, energy migration, and as a model compound in photophysics and photochemistry due to its well-defined absorption and emission characteristics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent or a standard in chromatographic methods and spectroscopic analysis.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for creating organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and other functional organic electronic components.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: The sulfonate group allows for derivatization and potential use in creating fluorescent tags or labels for biological molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Anthracenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	17213-01-3
Molecular Formula	C14H9NaO3S
Molecular Weight	280.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 9-Anthracenesulfonate; 9-Anthracenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Anthracene-9-sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Anthracene-9-sulfonate; 9-Anthrylsulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; 9-AS Na Salt
EINECS	241-250-8

Quality Control

Our 9-Anthracenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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