Description

9,10-Dioxoanthracene-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, functionalized anthraquinone derivative that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic ester and a dioxoanthracene core, makes it a versatile building block for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require precise and reliable synthetic intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with anthraquinone-based structures for therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the anthraquinone scaffold.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED devices due to its stable, conjugated system.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for the manufacture of high-performance anthraquinone dyes and pigments, valued for their color fastness and stability.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for chemical research focused on organic synthesis methodology, photochemistry, and materials science.
• Specialty Polymer Additive: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to modify properties such as UV absorption, thermal stability, or electrical conductivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,10-Dioxoanthracene-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	32114-49-1
Molecular Formula	C17H12O4
Molecular Weight	280.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carboxylate; Ethyl 9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbethoxy-9,10-anthraquinone; 9,10-Anthracenedione-2-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 9,10-anthraquinone-2-carboxylate; 2-Ethoxycarbonylanthraquinone; Anthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 9,10-Dioxoanthracene-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, IR for identification, and loss on drying. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full transparency and compliance with your research or manufacturing specifications.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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