Description

5-Methylchrysene-1,2-Dione is a high-purity, specialized quinone derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials research. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and a potential precursor for functional dyes, pigments, and advanced organic electronic materials. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, as well as by academic institutions engaged in materials science and synthetic chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel pharmacologically active compounds and complex molecular scaffolds.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and photovoltaic materials.
• Specialty Dyes and Pigments: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing high-performance, color-fast quinone-based dyes and pigments.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the discovery and development of new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for studying oxidation-reduction reactions, photochemistry, and as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reference material in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methylchrysene-1,2-Dione
CAS No.	86827-66-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	258.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylchrysene-1,2-quinone; 5-Methyl-1,2-chrysenedione; 1,2-Dihydro-5-methylchrysene-1,2-dione; 5-Methyl-1,2-dioxochrysene; 5-Methylbenzo[a]phenanthrene-1,2-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methylchrysene-1,2-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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