Description

2,3,9,10-Tetramethylantracene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative characterized by its specific methyl-substituted anthracene structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and a functional material in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by professionals in the organic electronics, photochemistry, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for creating novel materials with tailored optical and electronic properties.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a core building block or dopant material in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Photochemical Studies: Used as a model compound or sensitizer in studies involving energy transfer, photopolymerization, and the development of photoactive systems.
• Specialty Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced colorants and functional dyes with specific chromatic and stability properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile intermediate for constructing more complex polyaromatic structures and ladder polymers in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in liquid crystals, charge-transport materials, and other advanced functional materials requiring a rigid, planar aromatic core.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,9,10-Tetramethylantracene
CAS No.	66552-77-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₈
Molecular Weight	234.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,9,10-Tetramethylanthracene; Anthracene, 2,3,9,10-tetramethyl-; NSC 407296; 1,2,7,8-Tetramethylanthracene (alternative numbering); TMAnth; Tetramethylanthracene; 9,10-Dihydro-2,3,9,10-tetramethylanthracene (incorrect but common alias)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,9,10-Tetramethylantracene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.