Description

9-Cyanophenanthrene is a high-purity, specialized aromatic nitrile compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This versatile chemical building block is valued for its rigid phenanthrene backbone and reactive cyano functional group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel materials, pharmaceuticals, and organic electronic components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with polycyclic aromatic structures for targeted therapies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Research: Used in the development of electron-transport materials and host molecules for blue and deep-blue emitting layers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed to introduce phenanthrene units into polymer backbones, enhancing thermal stability and optoelectronic properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of specialized dyes and pigments requiring high stability and specific chromatic properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and cyano group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Cyanophenanthrene
CAS No.	2510-55-6
Molecular Formula	C15H9N
Molecular Weight	203.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenanthrene-9-carbonitrile; 9-Phenanthrenecarbonitrile; 9-Cyanophenanthrene; 9-Phenanthrenenitrile; NSC 403107; 9-Phenanthroyl nitrile; 9-Phenanthryl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-Cyanophenanthrene is manufactured 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. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing all critical quality parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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