Description

12-Ethylbenz(A)Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, a critical building block and reference standard in advanced chemical research and development. Its defined structure makes it an essential compound for studying photophysical properties, organic semiconductor behavior, and complex reaction mechanisms. This material is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, materials science, and analytical chemistry for calibration and synthesis.

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Serves as a key intermediate or dopant in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other semiconductor devices.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity calibrant in gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for environmental and industrial PAH analysis.
• Photochemistry & Photophysics Studies: Employed in academic and industrial labs to investigate light-induced reactions, energy transfer, and luminescent properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a specialized precursor for synthesizing more complex polyaromatic structures and functionalized compounds.
• Material Science Development: Utilized in the R&D of novel carbon-based materials and nanostructures with tailored electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Ethylbenz(A)Anthracene
CAS No.	18868-66-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₁₈
Molecular Weight	282.38 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Ethylbenz[a]anthracene; 12-Ethylbenzo[a]anthracene; 12-Ethyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 12-Ethylbenzanthracene; 12-Ethyl-1,2-benzanthrene; 12-EBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 12-Ethylbenz(A)Anthracene is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profile is supplied with each batch to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

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 flame.

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

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