Description

2-(9-Anthrylmethylene)-3-Oxobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized organic compound featuring an anthracene-derived chromophore, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced material synthesis. This compound is significant for its role in the development of functional dyes, photoactive materials, and as a key building block in organic electronics. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel substances with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Research: Serves as a precursor or dopant material in the synthesis of novel electroluminescent compounds.
• Functional Dye Synthesis: Used as a key intermediate for creating anthracene-based fluorescent dyes and pigments.
• Photoresist and Photopolymer Formulation: Acts as a photoinitiator or sensitizer component in light-sensitive polymer systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex polycyclic structures.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Utilized in the fabrication of fluorescence-based sensors due to its anthracene moiety's signaling properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in studies involving pericyclic reactions and chromophore design.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-(9-Anthrylmethylene)-3-Oxobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	73758-53-9
Molecular Formula	C21H18O3
Molecular Weight	318.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-[(9-anthryl)methylene]-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl (9-Anthrylmethylene)acetoacetate; 3-Oxobutyric Acid, 2-(9-Anthrylmethylene)-, Ethyl Ester; 2-(Anthracen-9-ylmethylene)-3-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; AOBOEE; 9-Anthraldehyde Acetoacetic Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(9-Anthrylmethylene)-3-Oxobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.