Description

9,10-Dichloro-2,6(7)-Dimethylanthracene is a high-purity, halogenated anthracene derivative of significant interest in advanced material science and organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block and functional intermediate for the development of novel organic electronic materials and specialty dyes. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic semiconductor industries for its unique structural and electronic properties.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: As a key intermediate in the synthesis of host or dopant materials for blue or green emitters.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Used in the research and development of novel electron-accepting or charge-transporting molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a versatile scaffold for the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the creation of advanced herbicides or fungicides with specific activity profiles.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for the production of high-performance, color-fast anthraquinone-based dyes.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for studying halogenation reactions, photophysical properties, and as a model compound in material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,10-Dichloro-2,6(7)-Dimethylanthracene
CAS No.	1216955-83-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₂Cl₂
Molecular Weight	275.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6(7)-Dimethyl-9,10-dichloroanthracene; 9,10-Dichloro-2,6-dimethylanthracene; 9,10-Dichloro-2,6(7)-dimethylanthracene (mixed isomers); Anthracene, 9,10-dichloro-2,6(7)-dimethyl-; Dichlorodimethylanthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 9,10-Dichloro-2,6(7)-Dimethylanthracene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and production applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.