Description

7,8-Dimethylfluoranthene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound of significant interest in advanced materials and chemical research. This specific dimethyl-substituted fluoranthene derivative serves as a critical building block and reference standard in the development of organic electronic materials and environmental analysis. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fields of organic semiconductors, photovoltaics, and analytical chemistry. The compound's defined structure makes it essential for studying PAH behavior and for calibrating analytical instrumentation.

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Acts as a key intermediate or dopant in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of HPLC, GC-MS, and fluorescence spectroscopy equipment in environmental and industrial testing labs.
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Studies: Used as a model compound in environmental fate studies, toxicological research, and combustion chemistry to understand the properties and effects of methylated PAHs.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a specialized precursor or starting material for the synthesis of more complex polyaromatic structures and functionalized fluoranthenes.
• Photochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating photostability, fluorescence properties, and photo-induced reactions of aromatic systems.
• Material Science: Investigated for its potential in creating novel carbon-based nanomaterials and as a molecular component in supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,8-Dimethylfluoranthene
CAS No.	38048-87-2
Molecular Formula	C18H14
Molecular Weight	230.31 g/mol
Synonyms	7,8-Dimethylfluoranthene; Fluoranthene, 7,8-dimethyl-; 1,2-Dimethylfluoranthene; 7,8-Dimethylbenzo[jk]fluorene; NSC 89284
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7,8-Dimethylfluoranthene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and industrial applications. 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 quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and minimize exposure to air.

Specification

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

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