Description

9,10-Dimethoxyphenanthrene is a high-purity, synthetically derived phenanthrene derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its value lies in its role as a versatile and functionalized building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for applications requiring precise molecular modification and photophysical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those with polycyclic aromatic frameworks.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Research: Investigated as a potential core structure or dopant material for developing new electroluminescent compounds due to its extended conjugated system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced crop protection agents and pesticides where specific aromatic substitution patterns are required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Functions as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed as a standard or reagent in fundamental research on organic reaction mechanisms, photochemistry, and material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	9,10-Dimethoxyphenanthrene
CAS No.	13935-65-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	238.28 g/mol
Synonyms	9,10-Dimethoxyphenanthrene; Phenanthrene, 9,10-dimethoxy-; 9,10-Dimethoxy-phenanthrene; NSC 403107; 1,2-Dimethoxyphenanthrene; 3,4-Dimethoxyphenanthrene (registry number refers to 9,10-isomer); 9,10-DMP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9,10-Dimethoxyphenanthrene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting compliance with research and cGMP guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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