Description

Azulene-1,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized azulene derivative serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is particularly significant for its unique azulene core, which imparts distinctive electronic and optical properties, making it a sought-after building block in advanced material science. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, organic electronics, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those exploring the biological activity of the azulene scaffold.
• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and other electronic materials due to its optoelectronic properties.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Employed in the creation of specialized dyes, pigments, and colorants that leverage the intense color and stability of the azulene structure.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Functions as a polydentate ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes with catalytic or sensory applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for synthetic organic chemists in universities and corporate R&D labs exploring new chemical spaces and reaction methodologies.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of non-linear optical (NLO) materials, sensors, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azulene-1,3-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	38303-39-8
Molecular Formula	C12H8O4
Molecular Weight	216.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Azulenedicarboxylic Acid; Azulene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid; 1H-Azulene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid; 38303-39-8; Azulenedicarboxylic acid; NSC 163022
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Azulene-1,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%

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