Description

1,12-Dimethyl-6A,12B-Dihydrobenzo[C]Phenanthrene-5,8(6H,7H)-Dione is a specialized polycyclic quinone derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. This compound matters as a versatile and structurally complex building block for creating novel functional molecules with tailored electronic and photophysical properties. It is primarily needed by research chemists and industrial developers working in the fields of organic semiconductors, dye and pigment chemistry, and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials: A key intermediate for synthesizing novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials used in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Functional Dyes and Pigments: Serves as a core structure for developing high-performance, color-stable dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption characteristics.
• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex polycyclic frameworks for potential bioactive molecules in drug discovery programs.
• Photoredox Catalysis Ligands: Acts as a precursor for ligands or catalysts in photochemical reactions due to its quinone-based redox-active structure.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create polymers with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed as a reference standard or starting material for fundamental studies in organic chemistry and photochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,12-Dimethyl-6A,12B-Dihydrobenzo[C]Phenanthrene-5,8(6H,7H)-Dione
CAS No.	500794-61-6
Molecular Formula	C22H18O2
Molecular Weight	314.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1,12-Dimethyl-6a,12b-dihydrobenzo[c]phenanthrene-5,8-dione; 5,8-Dihydro-1,12-dimethylbenzo[c]phenanthrene-5,8-dione; Benzo[c]phenanthrene-5,8-dione, 6a,12b-dihydro-1,12-dimethyl-; 1,12-Dimethyldihydrobenzo[c]phenanthrene-5,8-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,12-Dimethyl-6A,12B-Dihydrobenzo[C]Phenanthrene-5,8(6H,7H)-Dione is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining it under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline 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.