Description

9-Butyltetradecahydroanthracene is a fully hydrogenated polycyclic hydrocarbon derivative of anthracene, characterized by its saturated ring structure and butyl side chain. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity intermediate and a specialized building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating complex, saturated polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific hydrocarbon backbones.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive to modify the properties of high-performance polymers, influencing characteristics like thermal stability and hydrophobicity.
• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Investigated as a potential component or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Used in synthesizing advanced additives that improve the performance and stability of industrial lubricants and specialty fuels.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in chromatography (GC, HPLC) for method development and quality control in related chemical processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	9-Butyltetradecahydroanthracene
CAS No.	55133-89-6
Molecular Formula	C22H36
Molecular Weight	300.53 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Butylperhydroanthracene; Butyltetradecahydroanthracene; 9-n-Butyltetradecahydroanthracene; Anthracene, 9-butyltetradecahydro-; Tetradecahydro-9-butylanthracene; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10,10a,10b-Tetradecahydro-9-butylanthracene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 9-Butyltetradecahydroanthracene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC / HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.