Description

1,2,3,3A,4,5,6,6A,10B,10C-Decahydrofluoranthene is a complex, fully hydrogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical synthesis and analytical research. Its fully saturated structure makes it a valuable model compound for studying the properties and environmental fate of related PAHs, which are subjects of significant regulatory and scientific interest. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of environmental analysis, advanced material science, and organic synthesis who require well-defined, structurally complex building blocks.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for the quantification and identification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in environmental, food, and industrial samples.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor or building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, specialty chemicals, and novel materials due to its rigid, multi-ring structure.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Employed in laboratory research to model the hydrogenation, biodegradation, and transport behavior of PAHs in ecosystems, aiding in environmental risk assessment.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential use in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or other advanced carbon-based materials where a saturated, stable core structure is beneficial.
• Pharmaceutical Research: May serve as a scaffold or intermediate in medicinal chemistry for the development of new therapeutic agents, leveraging its complex hydrocarbon framework.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,3A,4,5,6,6A,10B,10C-Decahydrofluoranthene
CAS No.	40764-23-6
Molecular Formula	C16H18
Molecular Weight	210.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Decahydrofluoranthene; Perhydrofluoranthene; Fluoranthene, decahydro-; 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,6a,10b,10c-Decahydrofluoranthene; NSC 89284; Fully hydrogenated fluoranthene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2,3,3A,4,5,6,6A,10B,10C-Decahydrofluoranthene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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