Description

n-(9-Anthracenylmethyl)Cinchonindiniumchloride is a specialized organocatalyst and chiral phase-transfer catalyst derived from cinchonidine. This compound matters for its critical role in facilitating highly enantioselective synthetic transformations, enabling the production of optically pure intermediates. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for asymmetric synthesis, particularly in alkylation and conjugate addition reactions.

Application

• Asymmetric Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Employed as a chiral catalyst for enantioselective alkylation, Michael additions, and other C-C bond-forming reactions under mild conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key for the production of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex chiral building blocks.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the scalable synthesis of specialty chemicals requiring high optical purity.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(9-Anthracenylmethyl)Cinchonindiniumchloride
CAS No.	199588-80-2
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₃₅ClN₂O
Molecular Weight	547.13 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[(9-Anthracenyl)methyl]cinchonidinium chloride; Cinchonidine, N-(9-anthrylmethyl)-, chloride (1:1); (8α,9R)-N-[(9-Anthracenyl)methyl]cinchonan-9-ol chloride; Cinchonidine anthracenylmethyl chloride; PTC Catalyst from Cinchonidine; Chiral Phase-Transfer Catalyst; Anthracenylmethylcinchonidinium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our n-(9-Anthracenylmethyl)Cinchonindiniumchloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure high catalytic performance and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.