Description

9,10-Dimethoxyanthracene is a high-purity, functionalized anthracene derivative, a key organic intermediate valued for its photophysical properties and role in advanced material synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to act as a versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures used in cutting-edge research and development. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the organic electronics, specialty chemical, and advanced material science industries.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core or dopant material in the emissive layer for the development of blue or deep-blue emitting devices.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Used as an electron donor or acceptor component in the active layer for solar energy conversion.
• Chemical Synthesis & Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a crucial precursor for synthesizing more complex anthracene-based compounds, dyes, and potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fluorescent Probes & Sensors: Utilized in the development of fluorescent markers and chemosensors due to its inherent fluorescence and modifiable structure.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying charge transport, energy transfer, and the properties of π-conjugated systems.
• Photoinitiators & Photocatalysts: Investigated for use in polymerization reactions and catalytic processes driven by light.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,10-Dimethoxyanthracene
CAS No.	2395-97-3
Molecular Formula	C16H14O2
Molecular Weight	238.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Anthracene, 9,10-dimethoxy-; 9,10-Dimethoxyanthracene; 9,10-Anthracenediol, dimethyl ether; 2,3,6,7-Tetramethoxyanthracene (incorrect but common misnomer); DMA; 9,10-DMA
EINECS	219-231-3

Quality Control

Our 9,10-Dimethoxyanthracene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	150°C - 154°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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