Description

9-Chlorophenanthrene is a halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to act as a building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and bioactive molecules, leveraging the phenanthrene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for creating specialized organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Research: Intermediate for developing new chromophores and polycyclic aromatic colorants.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental building block in exploratory chemistry for creating novel polycyclic aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Chlorophenanthrene
CAS No.	947-72-8
Molecular Formula	C14H9Cl
Molecular Weight	212.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenanthrene, 9-chloro-; 9-Chloro-phenanthrene; 9-Chlorophenanthren; NSC 8642; 9-CP; 9-Phenanthryl chloride; 9-Monochlorophenanthrene
EINECS	213-427-6

Quality Control

Our 9-Chlorophenanthrene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and GC-MS for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C

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