Description

5,6,7,8-Tetrafluoro-1,4-Anthracenedione is a specialized fluorinated anthraquinone derivative, a high-value intermediate prized for its unique electronic and structural properties imparted by the tetrafluoro substitution. This compound matters for enabling advanced research and development in high-performance materials and organic electronics, where precise fluorination is critical for tuning properties like stability, solubility, and charge transport. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic semiconductor industries for synthesizing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of novel organic semiconductors and n-type materials for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Building block for advanced pharmaceutical candidates, particularly in developing fluorinated drug molecules with enhanced metabolic stability.
• Precursor for specialized dyes and pigments where fluorination improves lightfastness and chemical resistance.
• Research chemical for studying electron-accepting and charge-transport properties in conjugated organic systems.
• Starting material in agrochemical research for creating new active ingredients with improved environmental profiles.
• Component in the development of fluorinated ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6,7,8-Tetrafluoro-1,4-Anthracenedione
CAS No.	859849-47-1
Molecular Formula	C14H4F4O2
Molecular Weight	280.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6,7,8-Tetrafluoroanthraquinone; 1,4-Anthracenedione, 5,6,7,8-tetrafluoro-; Tetrafluoroanthraquinone; 5,6,7,8-Tetrafluoro-9,10-anthraquinone; 5,6,7,8-Tetrafluoro-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene; 859849-47-1; Fluorinated anthraquinone intermediate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,6,7,8-Tetrafluoro-1,4-Anthracenedione is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and MS to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

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

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.