Description

1,2,3,4,4B,5,8,8A,9,10-Decahydro-7-Isopropyl-1,1,4B-Trimethylphenanthrene (CAS NO 31197-60-1) is a complex, fully hydrogenated phenanthrene derivative, a high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its intricate, polycyclic structure which serves as a versatile building block for the development of novel compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create new molecular entities with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a sophisticated scaffold or precursor in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex polycyclic target molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a key starting material in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, or plant growth regulators that require a stable, saturated hydrocarbon core.
• Material Science & Advanced Polymers: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, or liquid crystals, imparting thermal stability and specific structural characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed as a model substrate or ligand precursor in catalytic chemistry studies, including hydrogenation or isomerization reactions, due to its complex steric environment.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential use as a precursor for synthesizing unique, stable musk-like or amber-type fragrance compounds after further functionalization.
• Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control, method development, and research in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,4B,5,8,8A,9,10-Decahydro-7-Isopropyl-1,1,4B-Trimethylphenanthrene
CAS No.	31197-60-1
Molecular Formula	C22H36
Molecular Weight	300.53 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Isopropyl-1,1,4b-trimethyldecahydrophenanthrene; Perhydro-7-isopropyl-1,1,4b-trimethylphenanthrene; 1,1,4b-Trimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)perhydrophenanthrene; Decahydro-7-isopropyl-1,1,4b-trimethylphenanthrene; Fully hydrogenated abietane derivative; Polycyclic saturated hydrocarbon intermediate; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,2,3,4,4B,5,8,8A,9,10-Decahydro-7-Isopropyl-1,1,4B-Trimethylphenanthrene adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, ensure containers are properly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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