Description

Syn-Phenanthrene-1,2-Diol-3,4-Epoxide is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive epoxide and diol functional groups, which make it a critical building block for constructing complex polycyclic aromatic systems. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and bioactive compounds, particularly those with polycyclic aromatic structures.
• Advanced Material Research: Used in the development of novel organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers requiring precise molecular architecture.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies related to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolism and DNA adduct formation, given its structural relation to bioactive phenanthrene derivatives.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Syn-Phenanthrene-1,2-Diol-3,4-Epoxide
CAS No.	67694-87-5
Molecular Formula	C14H10O3
Molecular Weight	226.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dihydroxy-3,4-epoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrophenanthrene; Phenanthrene-1,2-diol 3,4-epoxide; syn-1,2-Dihydroxy-3,4-epoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrophenanthrene; syn-Phenanthrene 1,2-dihydrodiol 3,4-epoxide; syn-PHE 1,2-DHD 3,4-epoxide; 3,4-Epoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,2-phenanthrenediol (syn-); Bay-region syn-diol epoxide of phenanthrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Syn-Phenanthrene-1,2-Diol-3,4-Epoxide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.