Description

17-Methyl-15H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene CAS NO 3353-08-0 is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical building block and reference standard for synthesizing and analyzing complex organic molecules. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research laboratories, material science innovators, and analytical chemistry facilities engaged in the development of novel compounds and high-precision testing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic precursor in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents and bioactive molecules.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in Gas Chromatography (GC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Mass Spectrometry (MS) for method development, calibration, and quality control of complex PAH mixtures.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a fundamental unit in the development of advanced organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors and light-emitting compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized starting material or intermediate for synthesizing more complex polycyclic structures in organic chemistry R&D.
• Environmental Analysis: Employed as a calibration standard in environmental testing laboratories for the detection and quantification of PAH pollutants in various matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	17-Methyl-15H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene
CAS No.	3353-08-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄
Molecular Weight	230.31 g/mol
Synonyms	17-Methyl-15H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; 15H-Cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene, 17-methyl-; 17-Methylcyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; 1-Methylcyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; 17-Methyl-15H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; Methylcyclopentaphenanthrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 17-Methyl-15H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.