Description

9-Carboxy-10-Methylacridinium Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Salt is a high-purity, functionalized acridinium derivative that serves as a critical intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, which combines a reactive carboxy group with a stable methylacridinium cation, making it essential for developing specialized dyes, photoinitiators, and chemiluminescent materials. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures and as a precursor for analytical reagents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting DNA intercalation or requiring photoactive properties.
• Chemiluminescence Reagent: Acts as a key component or precursor in chemiluminescent assays and detection systems for clinical diagnostics and bioanalysis.
• Photoinitiator Synthesis: Serves as a building block for advanced photoinitiators used in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate for producing specialized acridine-based dyes with specific color and fastness properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a potential component or dopant in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other electronic materials.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying charge-transfer complexes, fluorescence, and other photophysical phenomena.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Carboxy-10-Methylacridinium Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Salt
CAS No.	173920-64-4
Molecular Formula	C17H14F3NO5S
Molecular Weight	401.36 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Methylacridinium-9-carboxylic Acid Triflate; 9-Carboxy-10-methylacridinium Triflate; N-Methylacridinium-9-carboxylic Acid Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Acridinium-9-carboxylic Acid, 10-Methyl-, Trifluoromethanesulfonate; 10-Methyl-9-acridinecarboxylic Acid Trifluoromethanesulfonate Salt; 9-Carboxy-N-methylacridinium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid 9-Carboxy-10-methylacridinium Salt
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Quality Control

Our 9-Carboxy-10-Methylacridinium Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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