Description

2-Iodophenanthrene is a halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring an iodine atom on the phenanthrene core, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially for compounds targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for creating novel electron-transport or host materials in optoelectronic devices.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Intermediate for creating advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or conductive organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A crucial substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodophenanthrene
CAS No.	55691-84-4
Molecular Formula	C14H9I
Molecular Weight	304.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenanthrene, 2-iodo-; 2-Iodo-phenanthrene; 2-Iodophenanthren; 2-Phenanthrenyl iodide; 2-IPN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodophenanthrene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your R&D and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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