Description

16,17-Dihydro-17-Methylene-15H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene CAS NO 5837-17-2 is a high-purity, specialized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and research chemical in advanced organic synthesis and material science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise molecular building blocks for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex steroid analogs and other bioactive molecules for drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel plant growth regulators and other specialized agricultural chemicals.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile intermediate for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and quality control in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	16,17-Dihydro-17-Methylene-15H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene
CAS No.	5837-17-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄
Molecular Weight	230.31 g/mol
Synonyms	17-Methylene-16,17-dihydro-15H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; 16,17-Dihydro-17-methylidene-15H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; 15H-Cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene, 16,17-dihydro-17-methylene-; 17-Methylen-16,17-dihydro-15H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren; 5837-17-2; NSC 163045
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 16,17-Dihydro-17-Methylene-15H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.