Description

1,4-Difluoroanthracene is a high-purity, functionalized anthracene derivative characterized by fluorine substitution at the 1 and 4 positions, offering unique electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is a critical advanced intermediate for the synthesis of organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoactive materials. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a key building block for electron-transport materials and host matrices in emissive layers.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Used in the development of novel donor or acceptor materials for enhanced light absorption and charge carrier mobility.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Probes: Acts as a core structure for creating specialized fluorophores with tuned emission wavelengths for bio-imaging and sensing.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring structure-property relationships in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and for synthesizing novel conjugated systems.
• Photonics and Nonlinear Optics: Investigated for use in optical limiting devices and other applications requiring specific light-matter interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Difluoroanthracene
CAS No.	28736-47-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈F₂
Molecular Weight	214.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Anthracene, 1,4-difluoro-; 1,4-Difluoro-9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-dione (precursor-related); 1,4-DFA; 1,4-Fluoroanthracene; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4-difluoro- (related); Difluoroanthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Difluoroanthracene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity (typically ≥97% by HPLC), identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO 9001 standards, and our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting requirements of advanced material research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging are performed under controlled lighting conditions to preserve product integrity.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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