Description

7-Methyl-16,17-Dihydro-15H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials research. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate for developing novel chemical entities with specialized properties. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel steroid analogs and other bioactive molecules for drug discovery programs.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for developing organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and luminescent compounds due to its extended conjugated system.
• Advanced Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and molecular properties.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in environmental, pharmaceutical, and materials science laboratories for method development and calibration.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a core structure for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Science: Investigated as a monomer or modifier for creating polymers with unique thermal, optical, or electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methyl-16,17-Dihydro-15H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene
CAS No.	63020-76-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₆
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methyl-15H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; 7-Methyl-16,17-dihydro-15H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; 15H-Cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene, 7-methyl-16,17-dihydro-; 7-Methyl-15H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; 7-Methyl-DCPP; 7-Me-16,17-dihydro-15H-CPP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Methyl-16,17-Dihydro-15H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request. We adhere to a cGMP-compliant quality management system suitable for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.