Description

8-Butylbenz[A]Anthracene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant interest in advanced materials research and organic synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and model compound for developing novel organic semiconductors and luminescent materials. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on organic electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Acts as a key building block or dopant material in the development of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Photovoltaic Material Studies: Used in research for novel organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) due to its conjugated aromatic structure.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Serves as a core structure for synthesizing specialized fluorescent dyes and probes for analytical and biological imaging applications.
• Polymer Additive Development: Investigated as a potential additive or comonomer to modify the optical and electronic properties of advanced polymer systems.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for environmental monitoring, petrochemical analysis, and toxicology studies of PAHs.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized as a precursor or framework for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	8-Butylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	63018-64-4
Molecular Formula	C26H24
Molecular Weight	336.47 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Butylbenzo[a]anthracene; 8-Butylbenzanthracene; 8-Butylbenz(a)anthracene; 8-n-Butylbenzo[a]anthracene; 8-Butyl-1,2-benzanthracene; Benzo[a]anthracene, 8-butyl-; 8-Butyl-1,2-benz[a]anthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Butylbenz[A]Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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 the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.