Description

9,10-Dihydro-1,4-Dihydroxy-6,7-Dimethoxy-3-Methyl-9,10-Dioxo-2-Anthracenecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized anthraquinone derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and research. This compound serves as a critical specialty intermediate for developing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and manufacturers requiring a reliable source of this specific anthracenecarboxylic acid scaffold for their proprietary synthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with anthraquinone-based structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where its specific functional groups can be leveraged for biological activity.
• Dye & Pigment Precursor: Acts as a sophisticated intermediate for the production of high-value, specialized anthraquinone dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors or charge-transport materials, due to its conjugated anthraquinone core.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying organic reaction mechanisms, catalysis, and as a starting material for complex natural product synthesis.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and analytical method development in related industries.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	9,10-Dihydro-1,4-Dihydroxy-6,7-Dimethoxy-3-Methyl-9,10-Dioxo-2-Anthracenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	36441-34-6
Molecular Formula	C19H16O8
Molecular Weight	372.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Anthracenecarboxylic acid, 9,10-dihydro-1,4-dihydroxy-6,7-dimethoxy-3-methyl-9,10-dioxo-; 1,4-Dihydroxy-6,7-dimethoxy-3-methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Methyl-1,4,6,7-tetrahydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid (tautomeric form); Rhein-6,7-dimethyl ether derivative; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of 9,10-Dihydro-1,4-Dihydroxy-6,7-Dimethoxy-3-Methyl-9,10-Dioxo-2-Anthracenecarboxylic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.2%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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