Description

Anthracene-9-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a carboxylic acid group fused to an anthracene core, makes it an essential precursor for creating functional materials and complex molecular architectures. This product is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemicals sectors for developing novel compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those with polycyclic aromatic frameworks.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor for electron-transporting or host materials in the manufacture of OLED displays and lighting.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides requiring specific aromatic backbone structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized anthraquinone-derived dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Utilized to create sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in chemical research for studying photophysical properties, molecular recognition, and supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Anthracene-9-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	723-62-6
Molecular Formula	C15H10O2
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Anthroic Acid; 9-Anthracenecarboxylic Acid; Anthracene-9-carboxylic acid; 9-Carboxyanthracene; NSC 403697; 9-Anthracene carboxylic acid; Anthracene-10-carboxylic acid (common misnomer); 9-Anthracenylcarboxylic Acid
EINECS	211-964-7

Quality Control

Our Anthracene-9-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

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 strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	252 - 256 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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