Description

10-Diazo-9,10-Dihydrophenanthrene-9-One is a specialized diazo compound with a phenanthrenequinone backbone, serving as a key photoactive intermediate. Its primary value lies in its ability to generate reactive carbenes upon exposure to light or heat, enabling precise cross-linking and patterning in advanced materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the photoresist, lithography, and specialty polymer synthesis sectors, where controlled photochemical reactions are required.

Application

• Photoresist and Lithography Agent: A critical photoacid generator (PAG) precursor in the production of semiconductor and microelectronic components.
• Polymer Cross-linking: Used to induce cross-linking in specialty polymers and resins upon UV irradiation, enhancing material durability.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and dyes.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying carbene chemistry and photochemical reaction mechanisms.
• Printing Plate Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of high-resolution printing plates due to its photo-decomposable properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Diazo-9,10-Dihydrophenanthrene-9-One
CAS No.	7509-44-6
Molecular Formula	C14H8N2O
Molecular Weight	220.23 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Diazo-9(10H)-phenanthrenone; 9,10-Phenanthrenedione, 10-diazo-9,10-dihydro-; 10-Diazo-9,10-dihydro-9-oxophenanthrene; Diazo Phenanthrene Quinone; DPNQ; Photoactive Diazo Compound; 10-Diazo-9-oxo-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 10-Diazo-9,10-Dihydrophenanthrene-9-One is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive photochemical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Quality is verified against in-house specifications developed for research and industrial-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation and decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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