Description

7-(Iodomethyl)-12-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and a model substrate for studying electrophilic substitution and photochemical reactions in complex aromatic systems. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in the development of novel materials, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photodynamic therapy agents.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and functionalized anthracene derivatives.
• Photochemistry & Material Science Research: Used as a model compound in studies of photophysical properties, energy transfer, and the development of organic semiconductors for OLED applications.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a precursor or a core structure in medicinal chemistry programs targeting novel therapeutic agents, particularly in oncology research.
• Dye & Pigment Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with specific optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in universities and corporate R&D centers for fundamental research in organic chemistry and advanced material development.
• Reference Standard: Can be used as an analytical standard or reference material in chromatographic analysis and method development for related compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	7-(Iodomethyl)-12-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	27018-50-4
Molecular Formula	C20H15I
Molecular Weight	382.24 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Methyl-7-(iodomethyl)benz[a]anthracene; 7-Iodomethyl-12-methylbenz[a]anthracene; Benz[a]anthracene, 7-(iodomethyl)-12-methyl-; 12-Methyl-7-iodomethylbenzanthracene; 7-(Iodomethyl)-12-methylbenzo[a]anthracene; 12-Methylbenzo[a]anthracen-7-ylmethyl iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-(Iodomethyl)-12-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment, NMR for structural confirmation, and GC-MS for impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research specifications.

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 the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation. 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
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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