Description

1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its rigid phenanthrene backbone, which provides a unique structural motif for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting specific biological receptors where the phenanthrene scaffold is advantageous.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a stable, polycyclic aromatic core.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for creating organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other advanced materials due to its conjugated system.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of complex ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced stability and color properties.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and for exploring new chemical reactions involving carboxylic acids on polyaromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	27875-89-4
Molecular Formula	C15H10O2
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenanthrene-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxyphenanthrene; 1-Phenanthroic Acid; NSC 403119; 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid; α-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid; 1-Phenanthrenylcarboxylic Acid; Phenanthrene-1-carbonic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.