CAS 1468-95-7: 9-Anthracenemethanol
Description:9-Anthracenemethanol, with the CAS number 1468-95-7, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which features an anthracene moiety with a hydroxymethyl group attached at the 9-position. This compound is typically a white to pale yellow solid and is known for its aromatic properties due to the presence of the anthracene framework, which consists of three fused benzene rings. It exhibits moderate solubility in organic solvents, such as ethanol and acetone, but is less soluble in water. 9-Anthracenemethanol can participate in various chemical reactions, including oxidation and esterification, making it a useful intermediate in organic synthesis. Additionally, it has potential applications in materials science, particularly in the development of organic semiconductors and fluorescent materials. Its photophysical properties, including fluorescence, are of interest in research related to optoelectronic devices. As with many organic compounds, handling should be done with care, considering potential health and environmental impacts.
Formula:C15H12O
InChI:InChI=1S/C15H12O/c16-10-15-13-7-3-1-5-11(13)9-12-6-2-4-8-14(12)15/h1-9,16H,10H2
InChI key:InChIKey=JCJNNHDZTLRSGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:OCC=1C=2C=CC=CC2C=C3C=CC=CC31
- Synonyms:
- 9-(Hydroxymethyl)anthracene
- 9-Anthracene Methyl Carbinol
- 9-Anthracene methanol
- 9-Anthracenylmethanol
- 9-Anthracenylmethyl alcohol
- 9-Anthrylcarbinol
- 9-Anthrylmethanol
- 9-Hydroxymethylantracene
- 9-Methylolanthracene
- Anthracen-9-Ylmethanol
- See more synonyms
- Anthracene-9-carbinol
- Anthracene-9-methanol
- NSC 241166
- 9-Anthracenemethanol
