Description

Anthracene-1,8-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized anthracene derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a precursor to complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and functional materials, where its specific dicarboxylic acid substitution pattern enables precise molecular design. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for developing novel compounds and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a core structure for developing novel electron-transport or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create complex chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-temperature resistant and specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Building block for synthesizing specialized anthraquinone and other polycyclic dyes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research tool in organic chemistry for studying PAH reactivity and properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Anthracene-1,8-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	38378-77-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₀O₄
Molecular Weight	266.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Anthracenedicarboxylic Acid; 1,8-Anthracene Dicarboxylic Acid; Anthracene-1,8-dicarboxylic acid; 1,8-Anthracenedicarboxylic acid; 1,8-Dicarboxyanthracene; 1,8-Anthracene dicarboxylic acid; 1,8-Anthracenedicarboxylic acid (ACD/Name 4.0); 1,8-Anthracenedicarboxylic acid (9CI)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Anthracene-1,8-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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