Description

5,6-Dihydro-5,6-Dimethyl-5,6-Chrysenediol CAS NO 16218-45-4 is a high-purity, functionalized chrysene derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and precursor for the development of novel polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) structures with tailored electronic and optical properties. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and other functional molecules for OLEDs, OFETs, and photovoltaic applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of experimental herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the chrysene backbone for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Functions as a starting material for developing specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers due to its extended aromatic system.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and photophysics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5,6-Dihydro-5,6-Dimethyl-5,6-Chrysenediol
CAS No.	16218-45-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	266.33 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dihydro-5,6-dimethylchrysene-5,6-diol; 5,6-Dimethyl-5,6-dihydrochrysene-5,6-diol; 5,6-Dihydro-5,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydroxychrysene; 5,6-Dimethyl-5,6-dihydroxy-5,6-dihydrochrysene; 5,6-Dihydroxy-5,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydrochrysene; (5R,6R)- and (5S,6S)-5,6-Dihydro-5,6-dimethylchrysene-5,6-diol (enantiomers); Chrysenediol dimethyl derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dihydro-5,6-Dimethyl-5,6-Chrysenediol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' development needs from discovery through to regulatory submission.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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