Description

9-Acridinecarboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative of acridine, serving as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, combining the planar, electron-deficient acridine core with a reactive carboxylic acid group, enabling diverse derivatization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, particularly for developing fluorescent probes, ligands, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of acridine-based drug candidates, including potential anticancer, antimicrobial, and antiviral agents.
• Fluorescent Probe & Dye Synthesis: Used to create specialized fluorescent tags, sensors, and staining agents for bioimaging and analytical chemistry due to the inherent fluorescence of the acridine moiety.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Acts as a chelating ligand for metal ions, facilitating the development of catalysts and functional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the discovery and synthesis of novel pesticides and herbicides.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Academic & R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying heterocyclic chemistry, photochemistry, and molecular recognition processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Acridinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	5336-90-3
Molecular Formula	C14H9NO2
Molecular Weight	223.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Acridine-9-carboxylic Acid; 9-Carboxyacridine; NSC 403697; 9-Acridinecarboxylic acid (ACI); Acridin-9-carbonsäure (German); Acide acridine-9-carboxylique (French); Ácido 9-acridinecarboxílico (Spanish)
EINECS	226-260-1

Quality Control

Our 9-Acridinecarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production standards. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO guidelines for reliable, batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and atmospheric contaminants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline 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.