Description

9-(Chloromethyl)Anthracene is a versatile organic building block and key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive chloromethyl group attached to the anthracene core, enabling its use in the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing fluorescent probes, organic semiconductors, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with anthracene-based scaffolds.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the development of anthracene-derived organic semiconductors and emissive materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Fluorescent Dye & Probe Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized fluorescent tags, sensors, and biological imaging agents due to the anthracene fluorophore.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of experimental herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and methodological studies in university and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-(Chloromethyl)Anthracene
CAS No.	24463-19-2
Molecular Formula	C15H11Cl
Molecular Weight	226.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Anthracene-9-ylmethyl chloride; 9-Anthrylmethyl chloride; (9-Anthracenyl)methyl chloride; 9-Chloromethylanthracene; 9-Anthrylmethylchloride; 9-Anthracenemethyl chloride; Chloromethylanthracene
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Quality Control

Our 9-(Chloromethyl)Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	125 - 130 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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