Description

2-Methylazulene is a distinctive polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by its fused seven- and five-membered ring structure, which imparts unique electronic and optical properties. This compound matters as a valuable specialty chemical intermediate and a chromophore for advanced materials research. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the organic electronics, photonics, and fine chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: As a core building block for novel organic electronic materials due to its non-alternant hydrocarbon structure and interesting charge transport properties.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments with unique color characteristics.
• Photophysical Studies: Used in academic and industrial research to study fluorescence, phosphorescence, and energy transfer processes.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complex ligands for coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Advanced Material Development: A key component in the development of nonlinear optical (NLO) materials and molecular sensors.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Methylazulene
CAS No.	769-86-8
Molecular Formula	C11H10
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylazulene; 2-Methyl-1H-cyclopenta[cd]indene; 1-Methylazulene (common numbering variant); Azulene, 2-methyl-; 2-Methylcyclopentacycloheptene; NSC 406914; 2-Methyl-bicyclo[5.3.0]decapentaene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylazulene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as purity (by GC or HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR or NMR), and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and development 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). Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to violet crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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