Description

6-Cyanophenanthrene-9-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized phenanthrene derivative designed for advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science applications. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of OLED materials, specialty pigments, and medicinal chemistry who require precise molecular structures with specific electronic and steric properties.

Application

• Organic Electronics: A key precursor for synthesizing n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials used in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Fluorescent Probes & Dyes: Serves as a core structure for developing high-performance fluorescent tags, sensors, and laser dyes due to the phenanthrene scaffold's photostability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological receptors.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating specialty polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploratory synthesis in chemical research and development laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Cyanophenanthrene-9-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	855696-12-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	247.25 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 6-cyano-; 6-Cyano-9-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid; 6-Cyanophenanthrene-9-carboxylic acid; 6-CN-Phen-9-COOH; Phenanthrene-9-carboxylic acid, 6-cyano- derivative; 6-Cyano-9H-fluorene-9-carboxylic acid (related structural name); 6-CNPCA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Cyanophenanthrene-9-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.