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Atomfair 2,3,6,7-Tetramethylanthracene C18H18 CAS 15254-25-8

2,3,6,7-Tetramethylanthracene (CAS No. 15254-25-8) is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with the molecular formula C18H18. This crystalline organic compound is characterized by its anthracene core structure symmetrically substituted with four methyl groups at the 2, 3, 6, and 7 positions, enhancing its photophysical properties. With a molecular weight of 234.34 g/mol, it exhibits excellent thermal stability and is commonly utilized as a blue-emitting fluorophore in optoelectronic research. Our product is synthesized under strict quality control, ensuring ≥98% purity (HPLC) with trace metal content below 1 ppm. Available in amber glass vials under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation, this material…

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Description

2,3,6,7-Tetramethylanthracene (CAS No. 15254-25-8) is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with the molecular formula C18H18. This crystalline organic compound is characterized by its anthracene core structure symmetrically substituted with four methyl groups at the 2, 3, 6, and 7 positions, enhancing its photophysical properties. With a molecular weight of 234.34 g/mol, it exhibits excellent thermal stability and is commonly utilized as a blue-emitting fluorophore in optoelectronic research. Our product is synthesized under strict quality control, ensuring ≥98% purity (HPLC) with trace metal content below 1 ppm. Available in amber glass vials under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation, this material is ideal for sensitive applications in materials science and photochemistry.

Key Specifications:
• Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Appearance: Pale yellow to white crystalline powder
• Melting Point: 240-245°C
• Storage: Store at 2-8°C under inert gas
• Hazard Class: Irritant (GHS07)

Properties

  • CAS Number: 15254-25-8
  • Complexity: 236
  • IUPAC Name: 2,3,6,7-tetramethylanthracene
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C18H18/c1-11-5-15-9-17-7-13(3)14(4)8-18(17)10-16(15)6-12(11)2/h5-10H,1-4H3
  • InChI Key: JGJWRGCEYNJFQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 234.140850574
  • Molecular Formula: C18H18
  • Molecular Weight: 234.3
  • SMILES: CC1=CC2=CC3=C(C=C(C(=C3)C)C)C=C2C=C1C
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 234.140850574
  • Synonyms: 2,3,6,7-tetramethylanthracene, 15254-25-8, DTXSID70372701, DTXCID70323733, 633-863-2, 2,3,6,7-Tetramethyl Anthracene, SCHEMBL6890180, JGJWRGCEYNJFQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS004903418, DB-216622, G67382

Application

2,3,6,7-Tetramethylanthracene serves as a key building block in organic semiconductor research due to its extended π-conjugation system. The compound demonstrates strong blue fluorescence (λem ~430 nm) with high quantum yield, making it valuable for OLED device development. Researchers utilize it as a model system for studying intermolecular interactions in crystalline organic materials. Its methylated structure provides enhanced solubility in common organic solvents compared to unsubstituted anthracene derivatives.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • H413 (100%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

  • P273, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Aquatic Chronic 4 (100%)

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