Description

1-Ethylanthracene is a high-purity, alkylated derivative of anthracene, a key polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) building block. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is essential for industries and research institutions focused on developing novel organic electronic materials, specialty dyes, and complex chemical architectures.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Specialty Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate for creating novel anthraquinone and other polycyclic aromatic dyes with specific optical properties.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in organic synthesis for further functionalization, including cross-coupling reactions, to build more complex molecular structures.
• Photochemical & Photophysical Studies: Employed in academic and industrial research to study energy transfer, electron transfer, and luminescence processes in PAH systems.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Utilized as a certified reference material (CRM) in environmental and analytical chemistry for PAH analysis and method calibration.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the fabrication of advanced carbon-based materials and as a model compound in supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethylanthracene
CAS No.	66291-35-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄
Molecular Weight	206.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylanthracene; 9-Ethylanthracene (common isomer); Anthracene, ethyl-; NSC 406915; 1-Ethyl-anthracene; α-Ethylanthracene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethylanthracene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	65 - 70 °C

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