Description

5-Methylpicene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and a model compound in advanced materials research. Its well-defined structure makes it significant for developing organic semiconductors and for fundamental studies in photophysics and charge transport. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, specialty chemical synthesis, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a core building block or dopant material for developing novel organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of more complex polyaromatic hydrocarbons and functionalized derivatives for specialty chemicals.
• Analytical Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) or analytical standard in environmental testing, petrochemical analysis, and PAH research.
• Materials Science: Investigated for its optical and electronic properties in the development of advanced luminescent materials and sensors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research to study crystallization behavior, intermolecular interactions, and the properties of condensed aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methylpicene
CAS No.	7499-40-3
Molecular Formula	C23H16
Molecular Weight	292.37 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylpicene; 1,2,7,8-Dibenzophenanthrene, 5-methyl-; 5-Methyl-1,2,7,8-dibenzophenanthrene; 5-Methylpicen; Picene, 5-methyl-; 5-Methyl-dibenz[a,j]anthracene (related structural descriptor)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methylpicene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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 the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and degradation.

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

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