Description

1,2-Epoxy-3,4-Dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrobenzo(C)Phenanthrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic compound featuring both epoxide and diol functional groups, making it a versatile and reactive synthetic intermediate. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in constructing complex molecular architectures for pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those with polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel active ingredients for crop protection products due to its reactive epoxide ring.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for advanced polymers, resins, or liquid crystals where the rigid benzo(C)phenanthrene core imparts specific structural properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized in creating molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms or biological pathways, leveraging its reactive functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies in epoxide ring-opening reactions and diol chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in synthesizing specialized polycyclic aromatic colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Epoxy-3,4-Dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrobenzo(C)Phenanthrene
CAS No.	111001-48-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight	278.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[c]phenanthrene-1,2-epoxy-3,4-diol; 1,2-Epoxy-3,4-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzo[c]phenanthrene; 3,4-Dihydroxy-1,2-epoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzo[c]phenanthrene; B[c]Ph-1,2-epoxide-3,4-diol; Dihydrodiol epoxide of Benzo[c]phenanthrene; BcPh DE; Benzo(c)phenanthrene diol epoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Epoxy-3,4-Dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrobenzo(C)Phenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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