Description

9-Bromo-10-Nitrophenanthrene is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic compound primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and nitro substituents on the phenanthrene core, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it facilitates the development of novel active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with phenanthrene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other advanced materials due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and colorants where the nitro and bromo groups allow for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and nitro group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Bromo-10-Nitrophenanthrene
CAS No.	17024-21-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈BrNO₂
Molecular Weight	302.13 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Bromo-10-nitrophenanthrene; 10-Nitro-9-bromophenanthrene; Phenanthrene, 9-bromo-10-nitro-; 9-Bromophenanthrene-10-nitro; 17024-21-4; NSC 406119; 9-Br-10-NO₂-Phenanthrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 9-Bromo-10-Nitrophenanthrene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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