Description

Methyl 1-Chloro-9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydroanthracene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, functionalized anthraquinone derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines a reactive chloro substituent and an ester group on the anthraquinone core, enabling precise modifications for creating specialized compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways where the anthraquinone scaffold is active.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its functional groups for structural diversification.
• Specialty Dyes and Pigments: Serves as a foundational building block for creating high-performance, color-fast anthraquinone-based dyes used in textiles, inks, and advanced materials.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core component or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials due to the anthraquinone's electron-accepting properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new organic reactions, catalysis, and the creation of complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific thermal or optical properties to advanced polymer systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl 1-Chloro-9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydroanthracene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	6363-92-4
Molecular Formula	C16H9ClO4
Molecular Weight	300.69 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-(methoxycarbonyl)anthraquinone; Methyl 1-chloroanthraquinone-2-carboxylate; 1-Chloroanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Carbonmethoxy-1-chloroanthraquinone; 1-Chloro-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydro-2-anthracenecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 1-Chloro-2-carbomethoxyanthraquinone; 1-Chloro-2-anthraquinonecarboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 1-Chloro-9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydroanthracene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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