Description

Hexadecahydrofluoranthene CAS NO 16832-35-2 is a fully saturated polycyclic hydrocarbon derived from fluoranthene, representing a high-purity, hydrogenated specialty chemical. This compound is valued for its chemical stability and utility as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key building block or hydrogenated model compound for synthesizing complex pharmaceutical intermediates and novel chemical entities.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its rigid, saturated polycyclic structure.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for environmental analysis or hydrocarbon research.
• Hydrogenation Process Studies: Acts as a reference compound or a substrate in catalytic hydrogenation research and process optimization.
• Geochemical Marker Research: Utilized in petroleum and environmental geochemistry studies as a saturated biomarker analog.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecahydrofluoranthene
CAS No.	16832-35-2
Molecular Formula	C16H22
Molecular Weight	214.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Perhydrofluoranthene; Fluoranthene, hexadecahydro-; 1,2,3,10b-Tetrahydrofluoranthene (fully hydrogenated); Fully hydrogenated fluoranthene; Octadecahydrofluoranthene (common misnomer); Hexadecahydro-fluoranthene; 16-Hydrofluoranthene
EINECS	240-863-9

Quality Control

Our Hexadecahydrofluoranthene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at 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 reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.