Description

6-Oxo-6-(9-Phenanthryl)Hexanoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a phenanthrene core linked to a hexanoic acid chain via a ketone bridge, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is crucial for research and development in advanced material science and pharmaceutical chemistry due to its unique aromatic structure and functional group reactivity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or cancer.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the phenanthrene scaffold for biological activity.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or starting material for creating organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or fluorescent dyes and pigments.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis, catalysis, and molecular recognition.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized for the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Oxo-6-(9-Phenanthryl)Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	898766-05-7
Molecular Formula	C20H18O3
Molecular Weight	306.36 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(9-Phenanthryl)-6-oxohexanoic acid; 6-Oxo-6-(phenanthren-9-yl)hexanoic acid; 9-Phenanthrenehexanoic acid, 6-oxo-; Hexanoic acid, 6-oxo-6-(9-phenanthryl)-; 6-(Phenanthren-9-yl)-6-oxohexanoic acid; 6-Oxo-6-phenanthren-9-yl-hexanoic acid; 898766-05-7
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Oxo-6-(9-Phenanthryl)Hexanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our standard research-grade material meets high-purity specifications suitable for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results for purity, related substances, and other critical parameters is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.