Description

2,10-Dinitrophenanthrene is a specialized nitro-substituted polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials research. Its unique structural configuration makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a potential precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Used in research for creating specialized nitro-aromatic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing chelating ligands used in catalytic systems and coordination chemistry.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a certified reference material in environmental and analytical testing for nitro-PAH analysis.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A crucial reagent for methodological studies in nitration chemistry and aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,10-Dinitrophenanthrene
CAS No.	159092-71-4
Molecular Formula	C14H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	268.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,10-DNP; Phenanthrene, 2,10-dinitro-; 2,10-Dinitrophenanthrene; 1,8-Dinitrophenanthrene (alternate numbering); NSC 406915
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,10-Dinitrophenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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%

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