Description

2-Picenecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique fused-ring structure makes it a valuable building block for developing novel functional materials with specific electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, particularly for applications requiring complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the research and development of organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and photovoltaic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemical research in universities and corporate laboratories exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Picenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	118172-80-8
Molecular Formula	C22H14O2
Molecular Weight	310.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Picene-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxypicene; 2-Picenecarboxylic acid; Picene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Picenecarboxylic acid; 2-Picenecarboxylic acid; 2-Picenecarboxylic acid; 2-Picenecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Picenecarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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