Description

1,2,3,4-Tetramethylanthracene is a high-purity, substituted anthracene derivative of significant interest in advanced material science and organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block and functional material precursor, offering unique photophysical properties due to its extended, methylated aromatic core. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, specialty dyes, and as a key intermediate for complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core or dopant material in the emissive layer for the development of blue-emitting devices.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Investigated as an electron donor or acceptor component in the active layer for solar energy conversion.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Probes: Used in the synthesis of specialized fluorophores for bio-imaging, sensors, and analytical chemistry applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A crucial precursor for the construction of larger, more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and nanographenes.
• Photocatalysis & Photoinitiators: Explored as a component in photoactive systems for polymerization reactions and catalytic processes.
• Liquid Crystal & Semiconductor Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic semiconductor materials with tailored electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4-Tetramethylanthracene
CAS No.	66553-01-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₈
Molecular Weight	234.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4-Tetramethylanthracene; Anthracene, 1,2,3,4-tetramethyl-; NSC 407309; 1,2,3,4-Tetramethyl-9,10-dihydroanthracene (precursor/related); Tetramethylanthracene (isomeric mixture); TMAnth (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4-Tetramethylanthracene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure to direct light during handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale 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.