Description

4-Acetylphenanthrene is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the class of acetylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. This specialized chemical serves as a valuable building block and key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. 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: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules for medicinal chemistry research and drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced active ingredients and specialty crop protection agents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core structure or derivative for electron-transporting or emissive materials in optoelectronic devices.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Research: Acts as a functional monomer or dopant to modify the properties of advanced polymeric and liquid crystalline materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in environmental, forensic, and industrial testing laboratories for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) analysis.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, photochemistry, and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Acetylphenanthrene
CAS No.	26698-33-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	220.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Phenanthren-4-yl)ethanone; 4-Acetylphenanthrene; Phenanthren-4-yl methyl ketone; 4-Acetylphenanthren; 4-Phenanthryl methyl ketone; 4-Acetyl-phenanthrene; 4-Acetyl phenanthrene; 4-Phenanthrenyl methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Acetylphenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.