Description

trans-9,10-Dihydro-9,10-Ethanoanthracene-11,12-Dimethanol is a high-purity, specialized organic compound belonging to the class of bridged polycyclic aromatic diols. This compound matters as a versatile and critical advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex molecular architectures, offering unique steric and electronic properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as ligand synthesis and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing high-performance, thermally stable polymers and resins.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in creating new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a precursor for charge-transport materials or emissive layers in OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-9,10-Dihydro-9,10-Ethanoanthracene-11,12-Dimethanol
CAS No.	5445-55-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	266.33 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-9,10-Dihydro-9,10-[1,2]benzenoanthracene-11,12-dimethanol; 11,12-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracene; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracene-11,12-dimethanol; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10[1,2]benzenoanthracene-11,12-dimethanol; Anthracene-9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethano-11,12-dimethanol; 11,12-Dimethanol-9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracene; DADM (abbreviation); Bridged Anthracene Dimethanol
EINECS	226-637-5

Quality Control

Our trans-9,10-Dihydro-9,10-Ethanoanthracene-11,12-Dimethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Standard quality verification includes HPLC for assay, chiral purity assessment, and identification by FT-IR and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (trans-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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