Description

Xanthene-9-Carbaldehyde is a versatile organic compound featuring a xanthene core with a formyl substituent at the 9-position. This structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block for advanced materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The compound's reactivity is leveraged in the development of dyes, sensors, and functional organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Fluorescent Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Core precursor for manufacturing xanthene-based dyes, laser dyes, and biological staining agents.
• Organic Electronics: Used in the research and development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photoconductive materials.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Acts as a starting material for creating selective chemosensors and molecular probes for ion detection.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a standard reagent in organic synthesis and methodology development within R&D laboratories.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Xanthene-9-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	72240-47-2
Molecular Formula	C14H10O2
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Formylxanthene; 9-Xanthenecarboxaldehyde; Xanthene-9-carboxaldehyde; 9H-Xanthene-9-carbaldehyde; Dibenzo[a,e]pyran-9-carbaldehyde; 9-Carboxaldehyde xanthene; 9-Xanthenylcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Xanthene-9-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.