Description

4-(4-Azido-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1,5,5,8,8-Pentamethyl-2-Anthracenyl)Benzoic Acid is a specialized anthracene derivative functionalized with an azido group and a benzoic acid moiety, making it a valuable bifunctional building block for advanced materials and life science research. Its unique structure enables its use as a versatile linker or precursor in photoaffinity labeling, polymer cross-linking, and the synthesis of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Photoaffinity Labeling Probes: Serves as a critical reagent for studying protein-ligand interactions and identifying biological targets in drug discovery.
• Polymer Science & Material Engineering: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for synthesizing advanced polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Facilitates the attachment of reporter molecules or other functional groups to biomolecules for diagnostic applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify material surfaces to introduce specific chemical functionalities for sensors or coatings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-(4-Azido-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1,5,5,8,8-Pentamethyl-2-Anthracenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	131206-65-0
Molecular Formula	C26H27N3O2
Molecular Weight	413.52 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Azido-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-anthryl)benzoic acid; 4-(4-Azido-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,1,4,4,7-pentamethyl-9-anthryl)benzoic acid; 4-(4-Azido-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,1,4,4,7-pentamethylanthracen-9-yl)benzoic acid; 4-(4-Azido-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1,5,5,8,8-pentamethylanthracen-2-yl)benzoic acid; Azido-THPAB Acid; 131206-65-0; 4-(4-Azidotetrahydro-1,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-anthryl)benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(4-Azido-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1,5,5,8,8-Pentamethyl-2-Anthracenyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and structural identity for research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to the light-sensitive nature of the azido functional group, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.