Description

6-Hydroxymethylanthanthrene is a high-purity, functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a reactive hydroxymethyl group attached to a large, planar anthanthrene core, enabling precise modifications for creating specialized materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics, specialty dyes and pigments, and advanced material science sectors, where it is used to develop novel functional molecules.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key building block for synthesizing novel hole-transport materials (HTMs) or electron-transport materials for use in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Functional Dye Intermediate: Used in the development of high-performance pigments and dyes with specific optical properties for specialized coatings and inks.
• Liquid Crystal Chemistry: Serves as a rigid, planar core component in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystal molecules for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to enhance thermal stability, optical characteristics, or electronic properties of specialty polymers.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new PAH-based materials and their photophysical behaviors.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Potential use as a starting material for creating large, stable fluorophores used in sensing and bio-imaging applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxymethylanthanthrene
CAS No.	105708-72-3
Molecular Formula	C23H14O
Molecular Weight	306.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Anthanthren-6-ylmethanol; 6-(Hydroxymethyl)anthanthrene; 6-Anthanthrenemethanol; 6-Methylolanthanthrene; Hydroxymethylanthanthrene; HMA (abbreviation); Benzo[de]anthracen-7-ylmethanol (alternative ring numbering); 1-Hydroxymethylbenzo[de]anthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxymethylanthanthrene is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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