Description

1-Ethyl-4B,5,6,7,8,8A,9,10-Octahydro-4B,8,8-Trimethyl-2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived carboxylic acid derivative of a hydrogenated phenanthrene structure. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in complex organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex steroid-like molecules and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral synthon or a complex core structure in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the research of advanced polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in chemical research for studying hydrogenation reactions, stereochemistry, and carboxylic acid derivative chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Ethyl-4B,5,6,7,8,8A,9,10-Octahydro-4B,8,8-Trimethyl-2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	69903-86-2
Molecular Formula	C20H28O2
Molecular Weight	300.44 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-octahydro-4b,8,8-trimethyl-2-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid; 4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-Octahydro-1-ethyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-2-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid; 2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1-ethyl-4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-octahydro-4b,8,8-trimethyl-; Podocarpic acid ethyl derivative (structural analog); Hydrogenated ethyl trimethylphenanthrene carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-4B,5,6,7,8,8A,9,10-Octahydro-4B,8,8-Trimethyl-2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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