Description

1,8-Anthracenedicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity, functionalized anthracene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its rigid, planar anthracene core and strategically positioned ester groups, which enable precise molecular engineering. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications in organic electronics, photochemistry, and as a precursor for complex polycyclic structures.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with polycyclic aromatic frameworks.
• Luminescent Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating novel fluorescent dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Ligand and Complex Formation: Utilized to develop chelating ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its dicarboxylate functionality.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of experimental herbicides or plant growth regulators that require a stable, aromatic backbone.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for fundamental research in photophysics, supramolecular chemistry, and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Anthracenedicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	93655-34-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₄
Molecular Weight	294.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 1,8-Anthracenedicarboxylate; 1,8-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)anthracene; Anthracene-1,8-dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 1,8-Anthracenedicarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10[1‘,2‘]-benzenoanthracene-1,8-dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Anthracenedicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.