Description

2-Nitroacridine is a specialized nitro-substituted acridine derivative, a key heterocyclic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing novel functional dyes, photoactive materials, and biologically active compounds. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to innovate in areas like fluorescence labeling and photodynamic therapy research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel acridine-based drug candidates with potential anticancer, antimicrobial, or antiparasitic activity.
• Fluorescent Probe & Dye Synthesis: Used in the development of specialized fluorescent dyes, markers, and probes for biological imaging, diagnostics, and analytical chemistry applications.
• Photoinitiator & Photocatalyst Research: Acts as a key component in research for light-sensitive systems, including photoinitiators for polymerizations and photocatalysts for organic transformations.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of advanced organic electronic materials, such as components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or charge-transport layers.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a precursor for developing new crop protection agents and pesticides due to the bioactive acridine scaffold.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for synthetic organic chemists in universities and corporate R&D labs exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitroacridine
CAS No.	29808-81-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	224.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitroacridine; Acridine, 2-nitro-; 9-Azaanthracene, 2-nitro-; 2-Nitro-9-azaanthracene; NSC 406136; 29808-81-9; Nitroacridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-Nitroacridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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