9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)anthracene

Ref. 3D-ECA06073

Product Information

• Name: 9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)anthracene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)anthracene is a hydroxylated aromatic compound that is used to enhance the reaction rate in organic synthesis. It reacts with metal ions such as copper, zinc, and iron to form chelate complexes. 9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)anthracene can also be used in reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP HPLC) for the separation of organic compounds. This compound has been shown to be effective against cancer cells by inhibiting their growth and inducing apoptosis. 9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)anthracene can also be used as a fluorescent probe for lactide or as an amine acceptor in fluxional cycloadditions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 222.29 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₄O
• Purity: Min. 95%