Description

9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydro-Anthracene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized anthraquinone derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid group and a quinone moiety, makes it a versatile precursor for the development of dyes, pigments, and functional organic materials. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules for medicinal chemistry research.
• Dye & Pigment Precursor: Serves as a key building block for manufacturing anthraquinone-based dyes, vat dyes, and high-performance organic pigments.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a starting material for the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials in OLEDs and photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic synthesis, catalysis, and material science.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be employed as a standard or reference compound in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.
• Functional Polymer Synthesis: Used to introduce anthraquinone and carboxylic acid functionalities into polymer backbones for specialty coatings and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydro-Anthracene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	602-69-7
Molecular Formula	C15H8O4
Molecular Weight	252.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Anthraquinonecarboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxyanthraquinone; Anthraquinone-1-carboxylic Acid; 9,10-Anthracenedione-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Anthraquinonecarboxylic Acid; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxy-9,10-anthraquinone
EINECS	210-023-8

Quality Control

Our 9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydro-Anthracene-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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