Description

2-Anthracenecarbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic compound, specifically an anthracene derivative functionalized with a formyl group. This chemical serves as a critical building block and key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, particularly for developing novel dyes, fluorescent probes, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with polyaromatic structures.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the research and development of organic semiconductors and emissive layer materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Fluorescent Dye & Probe Synthesis: Serves as a core structure for creating specialized fluorescent markers, sensors, and bio-imaging agents used in analytical chemistry and life sciences.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as an intermediate in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or building block for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and condensation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Anthracenecarbaldehyde
CAS No.	2143-81-9
Molecular Formula	C15H10O
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Anthraldehyde; 2-Anthracenecarboxaldehyde; Anthracene-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Formylanthracene; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10[1',2']-benzenoanthracene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Anthracenecarbonal; 2-Anthracenyl aldehyde
EINECS	218-394-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Anthracenecarbaldehyde is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	142 - 147 °C

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