Description

1,3-Dichloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenanthren-9-Methanol is a high-value, multi-functional chemical building block characterized by its complex phenanthrene core. This compound matters for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique halogenated and fluorinated structure imparts specific electronic and steric properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel compounds with targeted functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting complex biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethyl and chloro groups can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for OLEDs or charge-transport molecules, due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis, useful in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research focused on understanding the influence of fluorine atoms on molecular properties.
• Custom Synthesis: Provided to contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific projects requiring complex, halogenated phenanthrene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dichloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenanthren-9-Methanol
CAS No.	38492-81-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₉Cl₂F₃O
Molecular Weight	345.15 g/mol
Synonyms	9-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenanthrene; 1,3-Dichloro-6-trifluoromethyl-9-phenanthrenemethanol; 9H-Phenanthren-9-methanol, 1,3-dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; (1,3-Dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenanthren-9-yl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dichloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenanthren-9-Methanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and development as well as scale-up production.

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 away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

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