Description

4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-Phenanthren-2-Yl-Butane-1,3-Dione is a specialized fluorinated diketone building block with a fused polyaromatic system. This compound matters for its unique structural features, offering a trifluoromethyl group and a phenanthrene moiety that are valuable for tuning electronic properties and lipophilicity in advanced material synthesis. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring enhanced metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides where the fluorinated phenanthrene structure can improve bioactivity and environmental profile.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as an electron-transport material or host molecule in the fabrication of OLED devices due to its favorable electron affinity and thermal stability.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complexing agents or catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Utilized as a core structure for creating sensitive fluorescent dyes and sensors for biological imaging or environmental detection.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in fluorination chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-Phenanthren-2-Yl-Butane-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	15389-33-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₁F₃O₂
Molecular Weight	340.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Butanedione, 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(2-phenanthrenyl)-; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(phenanthren-2-yl)butane-1,3-dione; 2-Phenanthrenyl-4,4,4-trifluoro-1,3-butanedione; 1-(2-Phenanthryl)-4,4,4-trifluoro-1,3-butanedione; TFBD-Phenanthrene; Trifluoromethyl Phenanthrene Diketone; Phenanthrene-2-yl Trifluoroacetylacetone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-Phenanthren-2-Yl-Butane-1,3-Dione is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications, and our quality systems support development under cGMP guidelines where required for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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