Description

4-Oxo-4-(9-Phenanthryl)Butyric Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a phenanthrene core linked to a butyric acid chain via a ketone group. This unique structure makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for constructing polycyclic aromatic systems and introducing functionalized side chains in complex molecule assembly.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its rigid aromatic structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new chemical reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxo-4-(9-Phenanthryl)Butyric Acid
CAS No.	68151-15-5
Molecular Formula	C18H14O3
Molecular Weight	278.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(9-Phenanthryl)-4-oxobutanoic Acid; 9-Phenanthrenebutyric Acid, 4-oxo-; γ-Oxo-9-phenanthrenebutyric Acid; 4-Oxo-4-(phenanthren-9-yl)butanoic Acid; 9-Phenanthryl γ-Ketobutyric Acid; 4-(Phenanthren-9-yl)-4-oxobutanoic Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-oxo-4-(9-phenanthryl)-; 68151-15-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxo-4-(9-Phenanthryl)Butyric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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