Anthracene

Anthracene (CAS 120-12-7), also known as Anthracin or Anthracen, is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derived from coal tar distillation. It serves primarily as a precursor and intermediate in the manufacture of dyes and pigments. This material is essential for specialty organic compounds used in industrial applications. In the dye and pigment industry, it is a key feedstock for producing anthraquinone-based colorants, including vat dyes used in textile processing.

Industrial coatings and printing ink formulators source it as an intermediate for high-performance pigments. These pigments are valued for their strong lightfastness and heat resistance in demanding manufacturing environments. In coatings and sealant formulations, derived compounds contribute to UV-absorbing and fluorescent properties. These characteristics are highly relevant to specialty protective coatings and advanced material science applications.

The compound also has documented use as a scintillator material in detection applications. Its fluorescent response under radiation is commercially exploited for specialized sensors and scientific instrumentation. The product is supplied as a pale yellow crystalline powder or flakes. Purity grades typically range from technical grade to 99%+ refined material for laboratory and specialty synthesis use.

Standard commercial offerings include technical-grade material for industrial dye synthesis. High-purity grades are also available for research or scintillation applications requiring specific performance metrics. Bulk quantities are available from coal tar processing streams for large-scale manufacturing. Refined grades are packaged for smaller-volume specialty buyers and laboratory distribution networks.