Description

3-Iodophenanthrene is a high-purity, halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly through cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with phenanthrene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated aromatic components.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transport or host materials in OLED displays and lighting.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Building block for creating novel polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced organic materials with specific electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used in chemical research for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Iodophenanthrene
CAS No.	33240-31-2
Molecular Formula	C14H9I
Molecular Weight	304.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenanthrene, 3-iodo-; 3-Iodo-phenanthrene; 3-Phenanthrenyl iodide; 1-Iodophenanthrene (common numbering variant); 9-Iodophenanthrene (common numbering variant); 3-IP; 33240-31-2 (CAS Registry Number)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodophenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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