Description

9-Hydroxymethyl-10-Methylanthracene is a functionalized anthracene derivative, a key organic intermediate prized for its role in advanced material synthesis. This compound matters for its utility as a versatile building block in the development of specialty chemicals and functional polymers. Industries such as organic electronics, photoresist manufacturing, and fine chemical synthesis need it for creating novel materials with tailored optical and electronic properties.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor or core structure for the synthesis of electron-transporting or host materials in OLED devices.
• Photoresist and Photopolymer Chemistry: Used in the development of advanced photoresists for semiconductor lithography and UV-curable polymer systems.
• Fluorescent Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized anthracene-based fluorescent dyes, markers, and high-performance pigments.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with anthracene-based scaffolds.
• Academics and R&D: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis research, particularly in studies involving Diels-Alder reactions and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal and Electro-Optic Materials: Used as a building block for synthesizing components of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electro-optic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Hydroxymethyl-10-Methylanthracene
CAS No.	71339-55-4
Molecular Formula	C16H14O
Molecular Weight	222.28 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Methyl-9-anthracenemethanol; (10-Methylanthracen-9-yl)methanol; 9-(Hydroxymethyl)-10-methylanthracene; 10-Methyl-9-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene; 9-Anthracenemethanol, 10-methyl-; 9-Hydroxymethyl-10-methyl-anthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-Hydroxymethyl-10-Methylanthracene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting R&D and industrial standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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