Description

15,16-Dihydro-11-Methylcyclopenta(A)Phenanthren-17-One CAS NO 892-17-1 is a high-purity, specialized organic compound belonging to the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon family. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and research chemical for the synthesis of complex molecules. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis sectors for developing novel active ingredients and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the research and synthesis of novel steroid analogs and other pharmacologically active compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks and studying reaction mechanisms.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for developing specialized organic semiconductors or liquid crystals due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for method development and quality control in related chemical processes.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use as a probe or inhibitor in studies involving enzymes that interact with steroidal or hydrophobic substrates.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	15,16-Dihydro-11-Methylcyclopenta(A)Phenanthren-17-One
CAS No.	892-17-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	260.33 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Methyl-15,16-dihydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one; 15,16-Dihydro-11-methyl-17H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one; 11-Methyldihydrocyclopentaphenanthrenone; NSC 89217; 892-17-1; 11-Methyl-15,16-dihydro-17H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one
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Quality Control

Our production of 15,16-Dihydro-11-Methylcyclopenta(A)Phenanthren-17-One adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, supporting its use in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct or strong artificial light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.