Description

3,10-Dinitrophenanthrene is a specialized nitro-substituted polycyclic aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced material and chemical synthesis research. Its unique structural configuration, featuring nitro groups at the 3 and 10 positions, makes it a valuable intermediate for developing complex organic molecules and functional materials. This high-purity compound is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working in the fields of organic electronics, dye and pigment chemistry, and as a precursor for energetic materials research.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of advanced organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Precursor molecule for the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Building block in pharmaceutical research for creating novel polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-based scaffolds.
• Model compound in environmental and analytical chemistry studies related to nitro-PAH detection and behavior.
• Starting material for the preparation of ligands and complexes in coordination chemistry.
• Research chemical in the study of energetic materials and their properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,10-Dinitrophenanthrene
CAS No.	159092-73-6
Molecular Formula	C14H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	268.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenanthrene, 3,10-dinitro-; 3,10-DNP; 3,10-Dinitrophenanthrene; 1,8-Dinitrophenanthrene (alternative numbering); NSC 406912; 3,10-Dinitro-phenanthrene; 3,10-Dinitro[5]helicene precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,10-Dinitrophenanthrene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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 nitro-aromatic nature, it should be stored separately from strong reducing agents and combustible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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