Description

Ethyl 9H-Xanthene-9-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique xanthene core structure, which is integral to developing compounds with specific optical and electronic properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a core component for creating xanthene-based dyes, fluorescent markers, and photostable pigments.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED devices.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce the xanthene moiety into polymer chains to alter physical properties like thermal stability or refractive index.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 9H-Xanthene-9-Carboxylate
CAS No.	7401-03-8
Molecular Formula	C16H14O3
Molecular Weight	254.28 g/mol
Synonyms	9H-Xanthene-9-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl xanthene-9-carboxylate; 9-Carbethoxyxanthene; Xanthene-9-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 9-Ethoxycarbonylxanthene; NSC 403071; 9H-Xanthene-9-carboxylate ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 9H-Xanthene-9-Carboxylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.