Description

Ethyl 5-Oxo-5-(9-Phenanthryl)Valerate is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a phenanthrene core, a structure of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials Research: Used in the development of novel electron-transporting or host materials due to its rigid, conjugated phenanthrene structure.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Acts as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into specialty polymers to modify thermal stability, fluorescence, or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in exploratory chemistry for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks and studying structure-activity relationships.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments requiring high color fastness and specific spectral characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Oxo-5-(9-Phenanthryl)Valerate
CAS No.	898752-88-0
Molecular Formula	C23H22O3
Molecular Weight	346.42 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Oxo-5-(9-phenanthryl)valeric acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-(9-phenanthryl)-5-oxopentanoate; 5-(9-Phenanthryl)-5-oxopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 9-Phenanthrenepentanoic acid, 5-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-oxo-5-(phenanthren-9-yl)pentanoate; 9-Phenanthryllevulinic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Oxo-5-(9-Phenanthryl)Valerate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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