Description

3-Bromo-9,10-Phenanthrenedione is a brominated derivative of phenanthrenequinone, a versatile organic intermediate with significant utility in advanced synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of functional dyes, organic semiconductors, and complex pharmaceutical scaffolds. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, specialty materials, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel compounds with tailored electronic or photophysical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the research and development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaics, and other semiconductor materials due to its quinone structure.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating novel functional dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis and methodological studies for introducing bromo and quinone functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal complexes and catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a reference standard or derivative in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-9,10-Phenanthrenedione
CAS No.	13292-05-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₇BrO₂
Molecular Weight	287.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromophenanthrene-9,10-dione; 3-Bromophenanthrenequinone; 9,10-Phenanthrenedione, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromo-9,10-dioxophenanthrene; NSC 406906; 3-Bromophenanthraquinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-9,10-Phenanthrenedione is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.