Description

9-Chloro-10-Chloromethylanthracene is a versatile and highly functionalized anthracene derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both chloro and chloromethyl substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex polycyclic aromatic systems and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and advanced organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, including potential anticancer and anti-inflammatory compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of anthracene-based semiconductors, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials, and other functional organic compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate in the production of specialized anthraquinone and polycyclic aromatic dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Science: Monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Chloro-10-Chloromethylanthracene
CAS No.	19996-03-3
Molecular Formula	C15H10Cl2
Molecular Weight	261.15 g/mol
Synonyms	9,10-Bis(chloromethyl)anthracene (common misnomer); 9-Chloro-10-(chloromethyl)anthracene; Anthracene, 9-chloro-10-(chloromethyl)-; 10-Chloromethyl-9-chloroanthracene; 9-Chloro-10-chloromethyl-anthracene; 9-Cl-10-CH2Cl-Anthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-Chloro-10-Chloromethylanthracene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

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.