Description

1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing specialized materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This product is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic backbones.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Intermediate for producing high-performance dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and catalysis studies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare complex ligands for coordination chemistry and catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid
CAS No.	14617-65-3
Molecular Formula	C15H10O2
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxyphenanthrene; 1-Phenanthroic acid; NSC 403697; 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid; Phenanthrene-1-carboxylicacid; 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylate; Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supported by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or cGMP starting material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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