Description

4-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique phenanthrene-based structure, which provides a rigid, planar framework essential for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and materials research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological receptors where a planar aromatic scaffold is advantageous.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a stable polycyclic core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport or host materials in OLED displays and lighting due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create complex chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized polycyclic aromatic dyes with specific light-absorption properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and materials science.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	42156-92-3
Molecular Formula	C15H10O2
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenanthrene-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-Carboxyphenanthrene; 4-Phenanthroic Acid; NSC 403796; 4-Phenanthrenylcarboxylic Acid; 4-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid (9CI); 4-Phenanthrene carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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