Description

3-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid, 4B,5,6,7,8,8A,9,10-Octahydro-2-Hydroxy-4B,8,8-Trimethyl-1-(1-Methylethyl)-, (4Bs,8As)- is a complex, polycyclic organic compound with a CAS Registry Number of 294191-31-4. This specialty chemical is valued for its intricate molecular architecture, which makes it a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel molecular frameworks.

Application

This compound serves as a sophisticated building block in various high-value chemical syntheses. Its applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex steroidal or terpenoid-like structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of pesticides and herbicides that require specific, multi-ring molecular scaffolds.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or intermediate for producing specialty chemicals, dyes, and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological chemistry research for studying cyclization reactions, stereochemistry, and the synthesis of natural product analogs.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for creating organic semiconductors or liquid crystals due to its rigid, polycyclic core.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid, 4B,5,6,7,8,8A,9,10-Octahydro-2-Hydroxy-4B,8,8-Trimethyl-1-(1-Methylethyl)-, (4Bs,8As)-
CAS No.	294191-31-4
Molecular Formula	C21H30O3
Molecular Weight	330.46 g/mol
Synonyms	(4bs,8as)-4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-Octahydro-2-hydroxy-4b,8,8-trimethyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid; Octahydro-2-hydroxy-4b,8,8-trimethyl-1-isopropyl-3-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid; 3-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-octahydro-2-hydroxy-4b,8,8-trimethyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-, (4bS,8aS)-rel-; (rel)-(4bS,8aS)-4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-Octahydro-2-hydroxy-4b,8,8-trimethyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid; 1-Isopropyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-2-hydroxy-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9-dodecahydrophenanthrene-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid derivative is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with research-grade specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect against moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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