Description

Anthracene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, functionalized anthracene derivative of significant interest in advanced material synthesis and organic chemistry research. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photoactive materials. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture and photophysical properties.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): A key intermediate in the synthesis of electron-transporting or emissive layers for display and lighting technologies.
• Fluorescent Probes and Sensors: Used to create sensitive molecular probes for bio-imaging, environmental monitoring, and diagnostic assays.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a versatile scaffold in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel compounds with potential herbicidal or insecticidal activity.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive for creating polymers with specific optical or electronic characteristics.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying photochemical reactions, charge-transfer complexes, and supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Anthracene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	25308-60-5
Molecular Formula	C16H12O2
Molecular Weight	236.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Anthracenecarboxylic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 2-anthroate; Methyl anthracene-2-carboxylate; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)anthracene; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10[1',2']-benzenoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Anthracene-2-methyl carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Anthracene-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Every lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, available upon request. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.