Description

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,8A,9,10,10A-Dodecahydro-9,10-Phenanthrenedicarboxylic Anhydride is a high-purity, polycyclic anhydride derivative valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, hydrogenated phenanthrene core and reactive anhydride functionality make it a versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the production of specialty polyimides, polyamides, and epoxy resins with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct sterically demanding, polycyclic frameworks in medicinal chemistry research.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Employed in the synthesis of core structures for advanced electronic and optoelectronic materials.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: A starting material for creating sophisticated chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & R&D: Used in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,8A,9,10,10A-Dodecahydro-9,10-Phenanthrenedicarboxylic Anhydride
CAS No.	51037-16-2
Molecular Formula	C16H18O3
Molecular Weight	258.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecahydrophenanthrene-9,10-dicarboxylic Anhydride; 9,10-Dicarboxyphenanthrene Dodecahydro Anhydride; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10,10a-Dodecahydro-9,10-phenanthrenedicarboxylic acid anhydride; Perhydrophenanthrene-9,10-dicarboxylic Anhydride; Hydrogenated Phenanthrene Dicarboxylic Anhydride; HPDA; Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,8A,9,10,10A-Dodecahydro-9,10-Phenanthrenedicarboxylic Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, verifying identity, purity, and conformance to agreed specifications. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced R&D applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry place, ideally at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity. Keep away from strong bases and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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