Description

2,6,9-Trimethylphenanthrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative with a specific methyl substitution pattern. This compound serves as a valuable advanced intermediate and reference standard in specialized organic synthesis and analytical research. It is primarily required by industries focused on materials science, organic electronics, and analytical chemistry for the development and characterization of novel compounds.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Acts as a precursor or model compound in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other electronic materials.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of instruments and as a qualitative/quantitative standard in gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for PAH analysis.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing more complex polycyclic aromatic structures with tailored properties.
• Geochemical & Environmental Studies: Employed as a biomarker or tracer in petroleum geochemistry and environmental forensics to study the origin and fate of hydrocarbons.
• Photochemical Research: Utilized in studies investigating the photophysical and photochemical behavior of methylated phenanthrenes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,6,9-Trimethylphenanthrene
CAS No.	66271-32-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₆
Molecular Weight	220.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6,9-Trimethylphenanthrene; Phenanthrene, 2,6,9-trimethyl-; NSC 163045; 1,4,7-Trimethylphenanthrene (alternative numbering); 2,6,9-TMP; Trimethylphenanthrene (mixed isomers); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6,9-Trimethylphenanthrene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and development specifications.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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