Description

2-Anthracen-9-Ylacetonitrile CAS NO 2961-76-4 is a specialized organic compound featuring an anthracene core functionalized with an acetonitrile group, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block. Its conjugated aromatic structure makes it particularly significant for the development of advanced materials with specific optical and electronic properties. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and as a precursor for dyes and pigments.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Development: A key precursor for synthesizing novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials used in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Photovoltaic Research: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of donor or acceptor materials for organic solar cells (OSCs) and perovskite solar cells.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized anthracene-based dyes, fluorescent markers, and high-performance pigments.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a sophisticated synthetic intermediate in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with polyaromatic structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for fundamental research in organic synthesis, materials science, and photochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Anthracen-9-Ylacetonitrile
CAS No.	2961-76-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	217.27 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Anthraceneacetonitrile; (9-Anthryl)acetonitrile; 2-(Anthracen-9-yl)acetonitrile; 9-Anthrylmethyl cyanide; α-Anthrylnitrile; 9-Cyanomethylanthracene; 9-Anthracenylacetonitrile; 9-Anthrylethanenitrile
EINECS	220-985-3

Quality Control

We supply 2-Anthracen-9-Ylacetonitrile in high-purity grades suitable for research and industrial applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to strict internal quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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