9-(Chloromethyl)anthracene is used as a blocking group reagent used for carboxylic acids, phenols, mercaptans and thiophenols.
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Applications
9-(Chloromethyl)anthracene is used as a blocking group reagent used for carboxylic acids, phenols, mercaptans and thiophenols.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
Korte, W.D. 9(chloromethyl)anthracene: a useful derivatizing reagent for enhanced ultraviolet and fluorescence detection of carboxylic acids with liquid chromatography. Journal of Chromatography A. 1982, 243, (1), 153-157.
Reagent for the protection of carboxylic acids, alcohols, phenols and thiols as their 9-anthrylmethyl derivatives, which are stable to mild acid or base, but specifically cleaved by NaSMe: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 96, 590 (1974). For use in N-protection, see: Aust. J. Chem., 18, 1699 (1965).