Description

5-Acetylbenzo[C]Phenanthrene is a high-purity, specialized polycyclic aromatic ketone building block. This compound is valued for its unique fused-ring structure, which serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological receptors where the benzo[c]phenanthrene scaffold is advantageous.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its structural complexity for enhanced bioactivity.
• Organic Semiconductor Development: Acts as a core building block for π-conjugated systems in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Intermediate for creating specialized polycyclic aromatic dyes with specific light-absorption and emission properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Design: Useful scaffold for constructing sophisticated ligands in asymmetric catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in fundamental studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) chemistry and photophysical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acetylbenzo[C]Phenanthrene
CAS No.	63018-98-4
Molecular Formula	C20H14O
Molecular Weight	270.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Benzo[c]phenanthren-5-yl)ethanone; 5-Acetylbenzo[c]phenanthrene; 5-Acetylbenzo(c)phenanthrene; 5-Acetyl-1,2-benzophenanthrene; Ethanone, 1-(benzo[c]phenanthren-5-yl)-; 5-Acetylbenzophenanthrene; Benzo[c]phenanthren-5-yl methyl ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Acetylbenzo[C]Phenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with stringent purity standards for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. 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% (Area %)
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.