Description

3-Phenanthrenecarbaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde derivative of phenanthrene, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure provides a versatile platform for constructing complex polycyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and advanced organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with polycyclic aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Precursor for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and fluorescent dyes due to its extended conjugated system.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts reactions, condensation reactions, and as a starting material for heterocyclic compound synthesis.
• Academic & R&D: Valuable reference standard and reagent in organic chemistry research for method development and mechanistic studies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare complex chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenanthrenecarbaldehyde
CAS No.	7466-50-4
Molecular Formula	C15H10O
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formylphenanthrene; Phenanthrene-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Phenanthrenecarboxaldehyde; 3-Phenanthraldehyde; 3-Phenanthrenylcarboxaldehyde; 3-Phenanthrenealdehyde; 3-Phenanthrenecarbonal; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Phenanthrenecarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR for comprehensive characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.