Description

9,10-Dihydroxy-9,10-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene-2-One is a high-purity, synthetic polycyclic aromatic compound. This chemical serves as a critical advanced intermediate and reference standard in specialized organic synthesis and analytical research. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D and academic research laboratories for developing novel compounds and conducting mechanistic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex polycyclic molecules for drug discovery programs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studies of metabolic pathways and enzyme interactions involving polycyclic structures.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for the preparation of functionalized cholanthrene derivatives and other specialized aromatic compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a potential precursor for organic electronic materials due to its conjugated polycyclic framework.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,10-Dihydroxy-9,10-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene-2-One
CAS No.	127861-40-9
Molecular Formula	C21H16O3
Molecular Weight	316.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylcholanthrene-9,10-dihydrodiol-2-one; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-dihydroxy-3-methylcholanthren-2-one; 3-MC-9,10-dihydrodiol-2-one; Dihydrodiol derivative of 3-Methylcholanthrene; 9,10-Dihydroxy-9,10-dihydro-3-methylcholanthren-2-one; 2-Oxo-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dihydroxy-3-methylcholanthrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9,10-Dihydroxy-9,10-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene-2-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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