Description

2,3-Dimethoxyxanthen-9-One is a high-purity, functionalized xanthenone derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and critical pharmaceutical intermediate and photoinitiator precursor, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and light-sensitive materials. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with complex heterocyclic cores.
• Photoinitiator Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for high-performance photoinitiators used in UV-curable inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides due to its bioactive xanthenone scaffold.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized xanthene dyes with specific optical properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be employed as a standard or reagent in chromatographic methods and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dimethoxyxanthen-9-One
CAS No.	42833-49-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₂O₄
Molecular Weight	256.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one; 2,3-Dimethoxyxanthenone; 9H-Xanthen-9-one, 2,3-dimethoxy-; Xanthen-9-one, 2,3-dimethoxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dimethoxyxanthen-9-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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