Description

4,5-Dimethyltetradecahydrophenanthrene is a high-purity, fully hydrogenated phenanthrene derivative with a complex polycyclic structure. This compound serves as a valuable advanced intermediate and specialty building block in sophisticated organic synthesis, prized for its unique steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, advanced material science, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a complex, rigid scaffold or precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for steroidal or polycyclic analogs.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating specialized liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, or high-performance polymers requiring specific molecular geometries.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Used as a model compound or a challenging substrate in methodological development for hydrogenation, functionalization, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential use as a precursor for synthesizing unique, stable musk-like or amber fragrance compounds due to its complex, saturated structure.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Investigated as a backbone for designing novel, sterically demanding ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for chromatography and spectroscopy in quality control or environmental testing laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dimethyltetradecahydrophenanthrene
CAS No.	56292-68-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₈
Molecular Weight	220.39 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dimethylperhydrophenanthrene; 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10,10a-Tetradecahydro-4,5-dimethylphenanthrene; 4,5-Dimethyldodecahydrophenanthrene (common misnomer); Octahydro-4,5-dimethylphenanthrene (incomplete hydrogenation); DMPH; Fully hydrogenated 4,5-dimethylphenanthrene; Perhydro-4,5-dimethylphenanthrene
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Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dimethyltetradecahydrophenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting research and process-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Major Isomer Content	Reported on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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