Description

1,4-Difluoro-5,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone is a specialized fluorinated anthraquinone derivative that serves as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring strategically placed fluorine and hydroxyl groups, makes it a critical precursor for creating compounds with specific electronic and photophysical properties. This product is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, specialty dye, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional colorants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for anticancer or antiviral agents, leveraging its anthraquinone core.
• Specialty Dye & Pigment Precursor: Used in the development of high-performance, fluorinated dyes and pigments for niche applications requiring specific lightfastness and color properties.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a functional moiety in the design and synthesis of organic electronic materials for OLEDs or photovoltaic cells.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a fluorinated synthon in complex organic reactions, including Suzuki couplings or nucleophilic aromatic substitutions.
• Analytical Chemistry Standard: Can be utilized as a reference standard or marker in chromatographic analysis for related compound families.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Difluoro-5,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone
CAS No.	131401-54-2
Molecular Formula	C14H6F2O4
Molecular Weight	276.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-difluoroanthraquinone; 1,4-Difluoro-5,8-dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4-difluoro-5,8-dihydroxy-; DFHAQ; 1,4-DF-5,8-DHAQ
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Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for our chemical intermediates. Production batches of 1,4-Difluoro-5,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone are analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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