Description

15,16-Dihydro-2-Methyl-17H-Cyclopenta(A)Phenanthren-17-One is a high-purity, complex polycyclic ketone of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate or building block for the development of novel chemical entities, particularly in pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new molecules with targeted biological or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel steroid analogs or complex polycyclic drug candidates for therapeutic research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its complex fused-ring structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or other advanced functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Valuable substrate for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including novel cyclization or functionalization reactions.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	15,16-Dihydro-2-Methyl-17H-Cyclopenta(A)Phenanthren-17-One
CAS No.	27343-46-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	248.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-15,16-dihydro-17H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one; 2-Methyl-15,16-dihydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one; 17H-Cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one, 15,16-dihydro-2-methyl-; 2-Methyldihydropyrene-17-one (common name); Dihydro-2-methylcyclopentaphenanthrenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 15,16-Dihydro-2-Methyl-17H-Cyclopenta(A)Phenanthren-17-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as 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
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.