Description

2,3-Dihydro-1H-Phenalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative with a partially hydrogenated phenalene core structure. This compound serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic hydrocarbon backbones.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting compounds in OLED and photovoltaic research.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and colorants with enhanced stability.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A versatile reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dihydro-1H-Phenalene
CAS No.	479-58-3
Molecular Formula	C13H12
Molecular Weight	168.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dihydro-1H-phenalene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrophenalene; 1H-2,3-Dihydrophenalene; Benzo[b]indan; 2,3-Dihydrophenalene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-phenalenyl; NSC 406913
EINECS	207-543-9

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dihydro-1H-Phenalene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.