Description

2-(9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydro-2-Anthracenyl)Acetic Acid is a specialized anthraquinone derivative that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a quinone moiety, makes it a valuable building block for creating functional dyes, pigments, and photoactive materials. This high-purity compound is essential for research and production in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors where precise molecular control is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with anthraquinone-based structures for therapeutic applications.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for manufacturing high-performance anthraquinone dyes, pigments, and colorants with enhanced lightfastness and chemical stability.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Employed as a building block in the development of organic electronic materials, including components for OLEDs and photoconductive polymers.
• Photoinitiator & Photoresist Chemistry: Utilized in the formulation of advanced photoinitiators and chemically amplified resists for microelectronics and printing plate manufacturing.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for chemical research in organic synthesis, materials science, and photochemistry due to its reactive functional groups.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Production: Acts as an intermediate for creating complex molecules used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other specialty functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydro-2-Anthracenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	76161-80-3
Molecular Formula	C16H10O4
Molecular Weight	266.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(9,10-Dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-2-yl)acetic acid; 2-Anthraceneacetic acid, 9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-dioxo-2-anthraceneacetic acid; 2-Carboxymethylanthraquinone; (9,10-Dioxo-9,10-dihydro-2-anthryl)acetic acid; 2-Anthraquinoneacetic Acid; AQ-AA
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(9,10-Dioxo-9,10-Dihydro-2-Anthracenyl)Acetic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against rigorous in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	258°C - 262°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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