Description

4,10-Dimethylphenanthrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative characterized by its specific dimethyl-substituted phenanthrene structure. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity intermediate and research chemical for advanced material science and organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in creating novel active ingredients and studying structure-activity relationships for crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the phenanthrene scaffold into target molecules.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used in environmental, forensic, and industrial laboratories for calibration and method development in PAH analysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Investigated as a monomer or modifier for creating polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,10-Dimethylphenanthrene
CAS No.	23189-63-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄
Molecular Weight	206.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4,10-Dimethylphenanthrene; Phenanthrene, 4,10-dimethyl-; 4,10-DMP; NSC 404087; 1,7-Dimethylphenanthrene (common numbering variant); 2,8-Dimethylphenanthrene (common numbering variant); 3,9-Dimethylphenanthrene (common numbering variant)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,10-Dimethylphenanthrene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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