Description

4-Methoxyphenanthrene is a high-purity methoxy-substituted phenanthrene derivative, a key organic intermediate valued for its unique aromatic structure. This compound is essential for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of specialized materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It serves critical roles in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials research sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with phenanthrene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and research of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core material or a functional dopant in the research of advanced organic electronic materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal & Dye Chemistry: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal compounds for high-performance displays.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemistry research, methodology development, and material science exploration.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized in creating molecular probes and sensors for biochemical and environmental detection applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxyphenanthrene
CAS No.	15638-06-9
Molecular Formula	C15H12O
Molecular Weight	208.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenanthrene, 4-methoxy-; 4-Methoxy-phenanthrene; 4-Methoxyphenanthren; 9-Methoxyphenanthrene (isomer); NSC 406119; 4-MP; 4-Methoxyphenanthrene-9-ol (tautomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxyphenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

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 oxidizing agents.

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.