Description

9-Anthryl Methacrylate is a specialized methacrylate monomer featuring an anthracene moiety, which imparts unique photophysical properties. This compound is valued for its ability to incorporate anthracene's characteristic fluorescence and photoreactivity into polymer backbones, enabling the creation of advanced functional materials. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the photoresist, optical material, and specialty polymer sectors for developing light-sensitive coatings, luminescent probes, and smart polymeric systems.

Application

• Photoresist & Photopolymer Formulations: Acts as a key monomer for synthesizing polymers with tailored photoreactivity for microelectronics and printing plates.
• Fluorescent Polymer Synthesis: Used to create polymers with built-in anthracene fluorophores for sensors, imaging agents, and optoelectronic devices.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in polymer networks where anthracene groups enable photo-induced cross-linking or dimerization.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel conjugated materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or transistors.
• Surface Modification: Employed to graft anthracene-functionalized polymer brushes onto surfaces for specific adhesion or detection properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for investigating structure-property relationships in advanced material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Anthryl Methacrylate
CAS No.	32468-70-5
Molecular Formula	C18H14O2
Molecular Weight	262.31 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Anthracenyl methacrylate; Anthracen-9-yl methacrylate; Methacrylic acid 9-anthryl ester; 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid 9-anthracenyl ester; 9-Anthrylmethyl methacrylate (common misnomer); 9-AMA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-Anthryl Methacrylate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation and polymerization. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider freezing at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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