Description

2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic ester derivative of phenanthrene, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized phenanthrene core, enabling the development of complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a phenanthrene-based scaffold.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor or dopant material in the manufacture of organic semiconductors and electroluminescent layers for display technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized polycyclic aromatic dyes with specific chromatic and stability properties.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Utilized in the research and development of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display and optical applications.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, catalysis, and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	94540-85-9
Molecular Formula	C17H14O2
Molecular Weight	250.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Phenanthroate; Ethyl Phenanthrene-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbethoxyphenanthrene; 2-Phenanthroic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Ethoxycarbonylphenanthrene; Phenanthrene-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 163248
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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%

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