2-ETHYL-9,10-DIMETHOXYANTHRACENE

CAS NO.：26708-04-3
Empirical Formula: C18H18O2
Molecular Weight: 266.33
MDL number: MFCD00075578
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 00:45:00

What is 2-ETHYL-9,10-DIMETHOXYANTHRACENE?

The Uses of 2-ETHYL-9,10-DIMETHOXYANTHRACENE

2-Ethyl-9,10-dimethoxyanthracene may be employed as photosensitizer, to accelerate the photopolymerization. It may be employed as photosensitizer for enhancing the polymerization of benzothiazolium salts.

What are the applications of Application

2-Ethyl-9,10-dimethoxyanthracene is an antihistimatic that photosensitizer for enhancing the polymerization of benzothiazolium salts

General Description

2-Ethyl-9,10-dimethoxyanthracene is reported to possess antihistaminic activity. Photoinduced electron transfer from the singlet excited state of 2-ethyl-9,10-dimethoxyanthracene to CCl₄ has been reported. The photosensitized reductions of 4-cyanobenzylmethylphenyl sulfonium tetrafluoroborate by 2-ethyl-9,10-dimethoxyanthracene excited singlet state is reported to yield phenyl methyl sulfide.

Properties of 2-ETHYL-9,10-DIMETHOXYANTHRACENE

Melting point:	117-119 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	435.2±25.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.116±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

Safety information for 2-ETHYL-9,10-DIMETHOXYANTHRACENE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H350:Carcinogenicity H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.