Description

Anthracene-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced materials chemistry. Its value lies in its rigid, planar anthracene core functionalized with two carboxylic acid groups, enabling precise molecular design and functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, polymer science, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key monomer for synthesizing n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials used in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a versatile organic linker to construct porous, crystalline MOFs for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Polymer & Polyimide Intermediate: Used to create high-performance polymers, polyimides, and polyamides with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Luminescent Material Development: Serves as a core structure for developing novel fluorescent dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Provides a complex aromatic scaffold for the synthesis of advanced active ingredients and fine chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploratory research in supramolecular chemistry and new material discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Anthracene-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	138308-89-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₀O₄
Molecular Weight	266.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Anthracenedicarboxylic Acid; 2,6-Anthracene Dicarboxylic Acid; 2,6-Anthracenedicarboxylic Acid; 9,10-Anthracenedicarboxylic Acid, 2,6- isomer; 2,6-Bis(carboxy)anthracene; Anthracene-2,6-dioic Acid; 2,6-ADA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Anthracene-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and production standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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