Description

(9-Anthrylmethylene)Malononitrile is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of anthracene derivatives functionalized with a malononitrile group. This compound matters as a key building block and functional material in advanced organic synthesis and materials science due to its unique photophysical and electronic properties. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, non-linear optics (NLO), and as a precursor for dyes and fluorescent probes.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Used as an electron-accepting unit or dopant in the development of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic materials.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a chromophore in the design of materials for frequency doubling and electro-optic modulation applications.
• Fluorescent Dye Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate for synthesizing anthracene-based fluorescent dyes and sensors with high quantum yields.
• Chemical Sensing Probes: Utilized in the fabrication of selective chemosensors for detecting anions or metal ions based on fluorescence quenching or enhancement.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Functions as a versatile reagent in cycloaddition reactions and for constructing complex polycyclic aromatic systems.
• Photopolymerization Initiators: Investigated as a potential photoinitiator component in UV-curable coatings and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	(9-Anthrylmethylene)Malononitrile
CAS No.	55490-87-4
Molecular Formula	C18H10N2
Molecular Weight	254.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(9-Anthracenyl)methylene]propanedinitrile; 9-Anthralmalononitrile; 9-Anthrylmethylidenemalononitrile; (9-Anthrylidene)malononitrile; Propanedinitrile, 2-[(9-anthracenyl)methylene]-; Anthracene-9-methylene-malononitrile; 9-(Dicyanomethylene)anthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (9-Anthrylmethylene)Malononitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and melting point determination, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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