
Catalog Number	AR003O84
Chemical Name	9-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)ANTHRACENE
CAS Number	54060-73-0
Molecular Formula	C16H14O
Molecular Weight	222.2818
MDL Number	MFCD01318099
SMILES	OCCc1c2ccccc2cc2c1cccc2
NSC Number	133908

2-(Anthracen-9-yl)ethanol, also known as anthracene ethanol or ANE, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis due to its unique structure and reactivity. This compound serves as a valuable building block for the synthesis of various organic molecules and materials. One key application of 2-(Anthracen-9-yl)ethanol is as a starting material for the preparation of functionalized anthracene derivatives.In chemical synthesis, 2-(Anthracen-9-yl)ethanol can undergo various transformation reactions such as oxidation, reduction, esterification, and substitution reactions to introduce different functional groups onto the anthracene scaffold. These functionalized anthracene derivatives find applications in the fields of organic electronics, photophysical studies, materials science, and pharmaceutical research.Additionally, the hydroxyl group present in 2-(Anthracen-9-yl)ethanol can serve as a reactive handle for further derivatization, allowing for the attachment of various ligands, polymers, or biomolecules to tailor the properties of the resulting compounds for specific applications. Overall, the versatility of 2-(Anthracen-9-yl)ethanol makes it a valuable tool in the toolbox of synthetic chemists for the creation of diverse and complex organic molecules.