Description

1,5-Diethoxyanthraquinone is a specialized anthraquinone derivative, a high-value intermediate in the synthesis of advanced dyes and functional organic materials. Its precise molecular structure, featuring two ethoxy substituents, makes it a critical precursor for creating colorants with specific hue and fastness properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the dye, pigment, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop or produce high-performance colorants and advanced organic electronic materials.

Application

• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing vat dyes, disperse dyes, and high-performance anthraquinone-based pigments.
• Specialty Colorant Production: Used in the manufacture of colorants for textiles, plastics, and coatings requiring specific shades and superior lightfastness.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a precursor or core structure in the development of organic electronic materials, such as those for OLEDs or photovoltaics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of certain pharmacologically active compounds containing the anthraquinone scaffold.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or starting material in organic synthesis and catalysis studies within academic and industrial R&D.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a reference standard or reagent in chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Diethoxyanthraquinone
CAS No.	22924-22-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₆O₄
Molecular Weight	296.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Bis(ethoxy)anthraquinone; 1,5-Diethoxy-9,10-anthracenedione; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,5-diethoxy-; Anthraquinone, 1,5-diethoxy-; NSC 403107; 1,5-Diethoxyanthra-9,10-quinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Diethoxyanthraquinone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and loss on drying. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications. Our quality systems are designed to support applications requiring high-purity intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.